Definition of «to claw the furniture»

The phrase "to claw the furniture" means to scratch or damage the furniture with sharp nails or claws.

It's okay until they start to claw the furniture despite your best efforts to get them to stop that destructive behavior. (nakedpastor.com)
How about a house cat that doesn't claw the furniture or need a litter box? (discovermagazine.com)
What methods have you used to keep your cats from clawing the furniture? (petslady.com)
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