paw

B2
Pronunciation
/pɔː/
/pɔ/
/pɔː/
/pɔː/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

Synonyms
foot hand
2 Definition

A hand.

Example Sentences
  • Get your grubby paws off my things!
3 Definition

Father; pa.

Synonyms
dad daddy father pa papa pappy pawpaw
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.

2 Definition

(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.

3 Definition

(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.

4 Definition

(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.

5 Definition

(by extension) To clumsily dig through something.

6 Definition

To flatter.