CLAWING Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word clawing. (close relations)
claw
Best Alternative Words for CLAWING
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| chela | nounn | |||||||
noun • a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods • a Hindu disciple of a swami | ||||||||
| hook | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a catch for locking a door • a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook • anything that serves as an enticement • a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something • a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something • a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer • a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent • a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket verb • fasten with a hook • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left • take by theft • make off with belongings of others • hit with a hook • catch with a hook • to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) • secure with the foot • entice and trap • approach with an offer of sexual favors | ||||||||
| nipper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a young person of either sex • a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods | ||||||||
| pincer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping • a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods | ||||||||
