clawed

/klɔd/
adjective
  1. Having claws or sharp curved nails.
    • The clawed dinosaur left deep scratches in the rock.
    • She wore a costume with clawed gloves for the Halloween party.
    • The cat's clawed paws left marks on the wooden floor.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Past tense of claw; scratched, torn, or gripped with claws or fingernails.
    • The bear clawed the tree trunk while marking its territory.
    • He clawed his way up the steep cliff using only his hands.
    • The kitten clawed at the curtains until they frayed.
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