paw (Meaning)
paw (n)
a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
paw (v)
scrape with the paws
touch clumsily
paw (n.)
The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.
The hand.
paw (v. i.)
To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
paw (v. t.)
To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paw
paw Sentence Examples
- The playful puppy wagged its tail and pawed at its owner's leg.
- The cat stretched out lazily and pawed at the air, reaching for an invisible toy.
- The veterinarian gently examined the dog's paw to check for any injuries.
- The toddler toddled around the house, leaving paw prints on the carpet with his muddy sneakers.
- The horse pawed the ground impatiently, eager to be ridden.
- The squirrel scurried up the tree, its tiny paws clutching the branches.
- The boxer raised its paw in a playful gesture, inviting its friend to play.
- The baby bird fluffed its feathers and pawed at its mother's beak for food.
- The injured dog hobbled on three legs, its paw bandaged and swollen.
- The lion swatted at the fly with its massive paw, its sharp claws extended.
FAQs About the word paw
a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped, the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb, scrape with the paws, touch clumsilyThe foot of a quadruped
nuzzle, kiss, lip,finger, nose, nudge, stroke, caress, rub, hug
No antonyms found.
The playful puppy wagged its tail and pawed at its owner's leg.
The cat stretched out lazily and pawed at the air, reaching for an invisible toy.
The veterinarian gently examined the dog's paw to check for any injuries.
The toddler toddled around the house, leaving paw prints on the carpet with his muddy sneakers.
