clawing

UK
/ˈklɔː.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɔː.ɪŋ/
clawingsubstantiv
clawings
Pl.
UK
/ˈklɔː.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɔ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning the act of scratching with claws or the resulting marks.
Definitionen
The act or process of scratching or tearing with claws.
Persistent clawing at the door eventually damaged the paint.
Marks or scratches produced by claws.
Fresh clawings on the bark showed that a bear had climbed the tree.
clawinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈklɔːɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɔːɪŋ/
Used attributively as a participial adjective derived from the verb "claw".
Übersetzungen
The cat's clawing behavior was damaging the furniture.
Царапающее поведение кошки портило мебель.
Definitionen
Scratching or tearing with claws; producing a harsh scraping sound or sensation.
The clawing noise behind the wall kept them awake all night.
clawverb

clawing

Gerundium

clawed
Präteritum
clawed
Partizip Perfekt
clawing
Gerundium
UK
/klɔː/
US
/klɔː/
Übersetzungen
The cat tried to claw the furniture.
Кошка пыталась царапать мебель.
He tried to claw his way up the steep hill.
Он пытался вцепиться, чтобы подняться на крутой холм.
Definitionen
To scratch, tear, or dig with claws or fingernails.
The cat began to claw at the furniture, leaving marks on the fabric.
To make one's way with difficulty by or as if by using the hands.
He had to claw his way up the steep hill to reach the top.
To seize or grasp something with or as if with claws.
She clawed the air in frustration, trying to catch the falling papers.
clawsubstantiv
Definitionen
A curved, pointed appendage at the end of an animal's limb, used for grasping or holding.
The cat extended its claw to catch the mouse.
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting objects.
The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy metal beams.
The pincer of a crustacean or other arthropod.
The lobster's claw was large and powerful.
A curved tool used for pulling nails.
He used the claw of the hammer to remove the old nails from the wood.
clawadjektiv
Definitionen
Designating a tool, machine, or object that has, uses, or resembles a claw.
He reached for the claw hammer to pull out the bent nail.
clawpartizip perfekt
Definitionen
Having claws of a specified kind, especially when used attributively or in compound adjectives.
The sharp-clawed bird swooped down on its prey.