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How to pronounce “clawing”

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Pronunciation guide for clawing

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of clawing with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Ed Yong: Suicidal wasps, zombie roaches and other parasite tales 13 minutes, 15 secondsdesperately clawing for some solace
Definition summary
present participle and gerund of claw

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How to pronounce clawing

Ed Yong: Suicidal wasps, zombie roaches and other parasite tales 13 minutes, 15 seconds

desperately clawing for some solace

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “clawing”

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of claw
  • [Noun]
  • A scratch with the claws.
  • [Adjective]
  • Causing a visceral sensation of panic or terror.

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