clawed

UK
/klɔːd/
US
/klɔːd/

Translations

clawedadjective
more clawed
Comp.
most clawed
Super.
UK
/klɔːd/
US
/klɔd/
grifféSens descriptif: marqué ou rayé par des griffes.
The clawed surface of the table showed signs of the cat's mischief.
La surface griffée de la table portait des traces des bêtises du chat.
griffuS’emploie surtout pour des animaux ou des créatures munis de griffes.
The clawed creature left deep marks in the soil as it moved.
La créature griffue a laissé de profondes traces dans le sol en se déplaçant.
Additional translations
à griffesTourne de description plus neutre, fréquent dans les contextes zoologiques.
clawverb

clawed

Past Simple

clawed
Past Simple
clawed
Past Participle
clawing
Gerund
UK
/klɔː/
US
/klɔː/
The cat began to claw at the furniture, leaving marks on the fabric.
Le chat a commencé à griffer les meubles, laissant des marques sur le tissu.
Additional translations
agripperSens d’action brusque, comme avec des griffes.
s’agripperSens figuré : avancer avec difficulté, comme en s’accrochant.
clawpast participle

clawed

Used to describe a noun that possesses claws, typically in compound adjectives such as “sharp-clawed”.
The sharp-clawed bird swooped down on its prey.
L’oiseau griffu a fondu sur sa proie.

Definitions

clawedadjective
Having claws or equipped with claws.
The clawed creature left deep marks in the soil as it moved.
Marked or scratched by claws.
The clawed surface of the table showed signs of the cat's mischief.
clawverb
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.
clawpast participle
Having claws of a specified kind, especially when used attributively or in compound adjectives.
The sharp-clawed bird swooped down on its prey.