clapperclaw
pronunciation
How to pronounce clapperclaw in British English:
UK ['klæpəklɔ:]
How to pronounce clapperclaw in American English:
US ['klæpəˌklɔ]
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- Verb:
- claw with the nails
- use foul or abusive language towards
Word Origin
- clapperclaw (v.)
- "to fight at arm's length with the hands and nails," 1590s, from clap (v.) + claw (v.). Related: Clapperclawed; clapperclawing.