Clawed

Pronunciation: /klɔd/

Definitions of clawed

verb past tense of the verb 'claw', which means to scratch or tear something with claws or fingernails

Example Sentences

A1 The cat clawed at the curtains.

A2 She clawed her way to the top of the mountain.

B1 The prisoner clawed at the prison bars in desperation.

B2 The detective clawed through the evidence to find the truth.

C1 The competitor clawed their way to victory in the intense race.

C2 The politician clawed their way to power through cunning tactics.

Examples of clawed in a Sentence

formal The cat clawed at the furniture, leaving scratches on the wood.

informal I accidentally clawed my friend while we were play-fighting.

slang The bully clawed at the victim's face during the fight.

figurative Her words clawed at his heart, leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.

Grammatical Forms of clawed

• past tense: clawed
• plural: claws
• comparative: more clawed
• superlative: most clawed
• present tense: claw
• future tense: will claw
• perfect tense: have clawed
• continuous tense: is clawing
• singular: claw
• positive degree: claw
• infinitive: to claw
• gerund: clawing
• participle: clawing

Origin and Evolution of clawed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clawed' originated from the Old English word 'clawan' which means to scratch or tear with claws.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clawed' has retained its original meaning of scratching or tearing with claws, but it is also commonly used to describe something that has claws or claw-like features.