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Meaning
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To use a tool with teeth to gather leaves or level the ground.
vi Anh ấy đang dùng dụng cụ để cào những chiếc lá khô trong sân vườn.
en He is using a tool to rake the dry leaves in the courtyard.
To use fingernails or a sharp object to rub or tear a surface.
vi Con mèo đã dùng móng sắc để cào lên bề mặt của chiếc ghế da.
en The cat used its sharp claws to scratch the surface of the leather chair.