clawed

• Beschreibt ein Tier oder einen Gegenstand, der mit Krallen oder Klauen ausgestattet ist bzw. Krallen besitzt.

Describes an animal or object that has claws.

1. Having clawsB1formal

   Possessing sharp, curved nails on the feet or hands, typically of animals.

   Mit Krallen versehen

   • The clawed bear left deep marks on the tree.
   • A clawed creature emerged from the cave.
   • The eagle's clawed feet gripped the branch tightly.

   Synonymetalonedunguiculate

• Verb, das das Kratzen, Zerreißen oder Packen mit Krallen oder Nägeln bezeichnet, oft mit Kraft oder Verzweiflung.

A verb used to indicate the act of scratching, tearing, or gripping with claws or fingernails, often with effort or desperation.

1. Scratch or tearB1formal

   To scratch, tear, or pull at something with claws or fingernails.

   Kratzen oder Reißen

   • The cat clawed the sofa until it was ruined.
   • She clawed at the dirt trying to escape.
   • He clawed his way through the thick underbrush.

   Synonymegougelaceratemaulripscrapescratchslashtear

2. Struggle to achieveB2informal

   To make a desperate or strenuous effort to obtain or achieve something.

   sich durchkämpfen

   • The company clawed its way back to profitability.
   • She clawed her way to the top of her profession.
   • They clawed for every inch of progress in the negotiations.

   Synonymebattlefightgrapplescrabblescramblestrugglewrestle