clawed

• Décrit un animal ou un objet qui possède des griffes, ou qui est muni de griffes.

Describes an animal or object that has claws.

1. Having clawsB1formal

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

   muni de griffes

   • 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.

   Synonymestalonedunguiculate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de gratter, déchirer ou attraper avec les griffes ou les ongles, souvent avec effort ou désespoir.

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.

   Griffer ou déchirer

   • 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.

   Synonymesgougelaceratemaulripscrapescratchslashtear

2. Struggle to achieveB2informal

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

   lutter âprement pour obtenir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattlefightgrapplescrabblescramblestrugglewrestle