Clawing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Clawing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of claw.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of claw.
More Meanings
- A scratch with the claws.
- Causing a visceral sensation of panic or terror.
Example Sentences
clawing fear
[…] they are nevertheless always like the lion's keeper, who, when by long patience, a thousand feedings, and a thousand clawings, he hath made a fierce lion familiar, yet never gives him meat, but with pulling back his hand, always in fear […]
Word Forms
- clawings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unguis, chela, pincer, nipper, hook, clapper.
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