Clapperclaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Clapperclaw is a verb meaning (obsolete) To fight and scratch.
Meaning
(obsolete) To fight and scratch.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To abuse with words; to revile; to scold.
Example Sentences
Steady, Birds! present your beaks! in double time, charge and attack, Pounce upon them, smash the potlid, clapperclaw them, tear and hack.
Word Forms
- clapperclaws
- clapperclawing
- clapperclawed
Synonyms for clapperclaw
Depending on context, synonyms include abuse, shout, blackguard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shout, abuse, blackguard, capperclaw, clapper, clacket.
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