Definition
- (verb) To scratch or to tear at.
- (verb) To use the claws to seize, to grip.
- (verb) To use the claws to climb.
- (verb) To perform a claw catch.
- (verb) To move with one's fingertips.
- (verb) To relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone.
- (verb) To rail at; to scold.
- (verb) To flatter; to fawn on (a person).
- (noun) A scratch with the claws.
- (adjective) Causing a visceral sensation of panic or terror. “clawing fear”
Word stats
- Clawing contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Clawing mean?
To scratch or to tear at.
How many letters are in Clawing?
Clawing has 7 letters.
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