Paw
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔː/
Paw (noun)
- the foot of an animal with claws or nails, like a dog or cat.
- a humorous way to refer to a person's hand.
Examples
- The cat's paw left prints on the floor.
- A bear's paw is large and powerful.
Common collocations: soft paw, paw print, paw pad, shake a paw, raise a paw
Paw (verb)
- to touch or hit something with a paw or hand repeatedly.
- to touch or handle something in a rough or awkward way.
Examples
- The dog pawed at the door to go out.
- Cats often paw at their toys.