Clapperclaw (Verb)
Meaning 1
Claw with the nails.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The angry cat turned and clapperclawed her owner for teasing her with treats.
- During a heated argument, she clapperclawed at her opponent in a disturbing display of aggression.
- Clapperclawing wildly with her long fingernails, she desperately tried to break free from the restrains.
- Furious at being woken from a deep sleep, the child began to clapperclaw at her sibling.
- In the dark alley, the woman was terrified as the mugger clapperclawed at her to hand over her belongings.
Meaning 2
Use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.