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Isn't "claw" a noun? What does “clawing” mean?

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Rebecca

"Claw" is a noun, but it can also be used as a verb to refer to the action of an animal scratching something with their claws. Ex: The cat is clawing the couch. Ex: My dog is clawing at the door.

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