clawing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of clawing or scratching with the nails.

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Variants

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claw , clawed , clawing , claws , claw back , clawed back , clawing back , claws back

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'clawian' meaning 'to claw'.

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Trivia

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1. The record for the fastest clawing speed belongs to a snow leopard, which can swipe its paw across the ground at up to 80 miles per hour.

2. In some cultures, clawing is considered a sign of disrespect or aggression, while in others it is a symbol of strength and power.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scratching: A related concept to clawing, which refers to any act of using the nails or other sharp objects to make marks or scratches on a surface.

2. Claw: A part of an animal's foot, consisting of long, sharp nails used for gripping and tearing. Clawing is the action of using one's claws.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clawing' is often used to describe intense emotions or struggles, such as in the phrase 'clawing one's way to the top'.

How to Memorize "clawing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone clawing at a surface, such as the ground or a wall, with their nails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clawing' with the feeling of intense emotion or struggle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Claws And Winning' to remember the meaning of 'clawing' as 'to claw and win'.

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