noun
clawing
noun
1
The act of scratching or tearing with claws.
"The clawing at the door woke everyone up."
adj
1
Producing a gripping, desperate sense of panic or dread.
"A clawing anxiety crept over him as the deadline approached."
How to Use Clawing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScratching with claws — or, figuratively, an intense gnawing feeling.
Word Forms
more clawing comparative, clawings plural, most clawing superlative
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