the world > movement > motion in specific manner > irregular movement or agitation > move irregularly or be agitated [verb (intransitive)] > scratch or scrape about (2)
intransitive. Of a bird or animal: To rake in the ground with the claws. Also transferred of persons.
intransitive. Of an animal: To scratch about hurriedly with the claws or paws; hence, of a person, to scratch or scrape about with the hands or feet.