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/pɔː/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The foot of an animal, especially a quadruped, that has claws or pads.
The cat stretched out its paw to catch the string.
A human hand, especially when it is clumsy or clumsy.
She reached out with her paw to grab the ball.
The foot of a dog or a similar animal.
He wiped the mud off his dog's paw before letting it inside.
verb
To touch or handle something with the paws or with a clumsy or rough motion.
The children pawed through the pile of toys looking for their favorite.
To scratch or claw at something.
The kitten pawed at the paper as it fluttered in the breeze.
Etymology
Middle English 'paw', from Old French 'poe', from Latin 'pādus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
paw print:
The mark left by an animal's paw on a surface.
hold out a paw:
To extend a hand or foot, often used in a friendly gesture.
like a cat on a hot tin roof:
Describing someone who is restless or nervous, akin to a cat trying to escape a hot surface.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A clumsy or large hand.
He used his paw to swipe the last piece of pizza.
To handle something roughly.
Stop pawing at the papers; you’ll mess them up.