claw off
The phrase "claw off" has nautical origins and also has dated slang usage, referring to either maneuvering a vessel or physically hitting someone.
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Definition
C2Nautical
(technical, intransitive)To sail against the wind to prevent being pushed onto a dangerous shore.
Example
- The captain ordered the crew to claw off to avoid the rocky coastline.
C2Slang
(dated, transitive)To physically strike or beat someone.
Example
- In the old stories, the hero would claw off the villain in a fierce battle.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "claw off":
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