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clawed

[ klawd ]

adjective

  1. having claws (sometimes used in combination):

    sharp-clawed.



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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·ɱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clawed1

First recorded in 1250–1300, clawed is from the Middle English word claued. See claw, -ed 3
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Example Sentences

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However, Boulter clawed her way to a hold and began to look more settled.

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Health boards could also have their funding clawed back if they have been given extra cash to hit specific targets but do not make them.

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“We already have a signed contract with the federal government for that money. And we’ve been told it’s being clawed back.”

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The Dutch had trailed on three separate occasions during the night and each time clawed their way back into the contest.

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By the time she’s clawed her way to the top, she’s left her personhood behind.

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