cucurbitaceous
- a of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
clawed
- v move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
They clawed their way to the top of the mountain - v clutch as if in panic
She clawed the doorknob - v scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
- v attack as if with claws
The politician clawed his rival - s having or resembling a claw or claws; often used as a combining form
sharp-clawed - s (of predatory animals) armed with claws or talons
clayey
- a resembling or containing clay
- s (used of soil) compact and fine-grained
the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated