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   paw

   /pɔː/

   noun

   • 1. an animal's foot having claws and pads.
   • ▪ a person's hand: "the internet is the easiest way to get your paws on mucky pictures"

   verb

   • 1. (of an animal) feel or scrape with a paw or hoof: "the horse rose up, its forelegs pawing the air" Similar pokehandle roughly/carelessly/clumsilyfingerthumbpullgrabmaulmanhandlemanglemess up
   • ▪ (of a person) touch or handle clumsily or lasciviously: "some overweight Casanova had tried to paw her" Similar pokehandle roughly/carelessly/clumsilyfingerthumbpullgrabmaulmanhandlemanglemess upfondlefeelmaulmolestinformal:gropefeel uptouch upgoose

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French poue, probably of Germanic origin and related to Dutch poot.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does Paw mean?

   • PAW definition: 1. the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear: 2. a human hand…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if an animal paws you?

   • If an animal paws you, it nudges or scrapes you with its paw. If a person paws you, they use their hands clumsily, almost as if they were paws. Learn these words from the short story by Lensey Namioka (Inside: Level B, Unit 1).

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   Do all animals have paws?

   • Not so much. Most paws have claws and soft pads that cushion the animal's legs as it walks. Cats' paws have sharp, retractable claws, while dogs have hard, dull claws that don't retract. There are also many animals with four legs that don't have paws, like horses and lizards. If an animal paws you, it nudges or scrapes you with its paw.

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   What does the paw symbolize?

   • The paw represents greed and brings out the selfish desire dormant in even the most content people. The wish is granted, but with unexpected, sinister consequences. In the beginning of the story, Mr. White and Herbert are playing chess. Chess is a tense game full of risky moves.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PAW definition: 1. the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear: 2. a human hand…. Learn more.

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of paw, as well as its synonyms, etymology, and examples. Paw can refer to the foot of an animal with claws, a human hand, or a clumsy or rude action.

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   noun. the foot of an animal having claws. the foot of any animal. Informal. the human hand, especially one that is large, rough, or clumsy: Keep your paws off my property. verb (used with object) to strike or scrape with the paws or feet: a dog pawing the door. Informal. to handle or caress clumsily, rudely, or with unwelcome familiarity.

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   A paw is a four-legged animal's foot. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and bears all have paws. Sharks? Not so much. Most paws have claws and soft pads that cushion the animal's legs as it walks. Cats' paws have sharp, retractable claws, while dogs have hard, dull claws that don't retract.

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   PAW is the foot of certain animals, such as cats and dogs, or to touch something with a paw. See examples, synonyms and translations of PAW in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning of paw as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use paw to describe an animal's foot, a hand, or a clumsy action.