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- pronunciation:
- paw
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A paw is the foot of an animal that has four legs and claws. Cats, dogs, rabbits, and bears are some kind of animals that have paws.
I trained my dog to give me his paw when I hold out my hand in front of him.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
paws, pawing, pawed |
| definition: |
When an animal paws, it hits, digs at, or scrapes with its claws or feet.
Our dog used to paw at the door and bark whenever she saw someone outside, but now she is a lot calmer. |
| related words: |
handle, touch |
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