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pawing

/ˈpɔːɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪɪŋ/

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verb

（動物が）前足で引っ掻く、探る

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

Examples :

"The dog pawed through the overflowing trash can, hoping to find a tasty treat. "

犬は美味しいおやつを見つけようと、溢れんばかりのゴミ箱を前足で引っ掻き回した。

animal action nature

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verb

（動物が）前足で触る、いじる

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

Examples :

"The kitten was pawing at my leg, asking to be picked up. "

子猫は抱っこしてほしくて、私の足に前足で触っていました。

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verb

前足でひっかく

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

Examples :

"The dog was pawing at the door, wanting to be let inside. "

犬は中に入りたがって、ドアを前足でひっかいていた。

animal action body

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verb

性的に触る

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

Examples :

"He complained that his coworker was pawing at his shoulder and making him uncomfortable. "

彼は同僚が肩に性的に触ってきて不快だと訴えた。

sex human action

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verb

ぎこちなく掘る

(by extension) To clumsily dig through something.

Examples :

"The child was pawing through the toy box, searching for his favorite car. "

子供はおもちゃ箱をぎこちなく掘り、お気に入りの車を探していました。

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verb

お世辞を言う, ご機嫌を取る

Examples :

"The salesman kept pawing at the manager with compliments, hoping to get a discount on the car. "

セールスマンは車の割引を得ようと、ほめ言葉でマネージャーのご機嫌を取り続けた。

attitude character action communication human

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noun

ひっかくこと

The act of one who paws.

Examples :

"The dog's pawing at the door signaled that he wanted to go outside. "

犬がドアをひっかくことで、外に出たがっていることを知らせた。