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Definition claw in British English

claw verb

verb
/klɔː/
1

to attack someone, or to try to cut or tear something using claws

Example

The bear had clawed the tree trunk to shreds.

Example

You could hear the dog clawing at the door.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on beach bite bite
1.1

to attack someone, or to try to cut or tear something using your fingernails

Example

She clawed his left cheek with her long red nails.

Example

His bony fingers clawed at my face.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on
2

to try to take hold of something with your hands

Example

The children were clawing at my trouser legs.

Synonyms and related words
catch catch at claw
Definition claw in British English