verbπShare(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws."The raccoon pawed through the overturned trash can, scattering coffee grounds and banana peels. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw."The kitten pawed at the toy mouse, trying to make it move. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot."The impatient horse pawed the ground, eager to start the race. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way."He reported that a stranger pawed him on the crowded bus. "sexhumanbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To clumsily dig through something."The toddler pawed through the toy bin, searching for his favorite firetruck. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter."The student pawed the teacher with compliments to get a better grade. "attitudecharacteractioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving (a specified kind or number of) paws."a muddy-pawed puppy"animalanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading