nounπShareThe soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot."The kitten's soft paw gently touched my hand. "animalbodypartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hand."Get your grubby paws off my things!"animalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws."The cat pawed through the overflowing trash can, looking for a tasty treat. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw."The cat pawed at the string, trying to get it off the table. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot."The dog began to paw at the door, wanting to go outside. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way."He was fired from his job after several female colleagues reported that he would try to paw them during work meetings. "sexbodyactionhumanmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To clumsily dig through something."The dog pawed through the box of holiday decorations, scattering glitter everywhere. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter."He tried to paw at his boss with compliments, hoping for a promotion. "attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFather; pa."My paw took me to school this morning. "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
