verbπShareTo scratch or to tear at."The cat clawed at the scratching post, trying to sharpen its nails. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the claws to seize, to grip."The cat clawed at the curtains, trying to reach the bird outside. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the claws to climb."The kitten, desperate to reach the toy, clawed up the side of the sofa. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a claw catch."The cat clawed at the scratching post, sinking its claws in deep and pulling down to sharpen them. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with one's fingertips."The toddler, unable to fully grasp the toy, clawed at it across the floor with her little hands. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone."The politician clawed at the wealthy donors, promising them favors in exchange for campaign contributions. "sensationactionmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rail at; to scold."The teacher clawed at the student for not completing their homework. "attitudecharacteremotionlanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter; to fawn on (a person)."The employee clawed at the boss for a promotion, praising every minor decision. "attitudecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving claws (of animals)"The zoo displayed a sign warning visitors about the clawed paws of the lion. "animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading