paw

noun
UK: /pɔː/
US: /pɑː/

  1. The foot of an animal that has claws or nails.

    1. The cat cleaned its paw with its tongue.
    2. The dog lifted its paw, begging for a treat, showing how much it wanted it.

  2. A hand, especially when considered large or clumsy.

    1. He wiped his muddy paw across his forehead.
    2. Carefully, she placed the fragile teacup into his large, clumsy paw.

Synonyms

hand foot
paw verb

  1. To touch or feel with the hands, often in a rough or inappropriate way.

    1. Don't paw at me, please.
    2. He told the customer not to paw the merchandise without intending to buy it.

  2. To scrape or dig with the feet, like an animal.

    1. The bull started to paw the ground.
    2. The excited horse began to paw at the stable door, eager for its morning run.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paw" in English means: The foot of an animal that has claws or nails., A hand, especially when considered large or clumsy..

The phonetic transcription of "paw" is /pɔː/ in British English and /pɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paw": hand, foot.

Example usage of "paw": "The cat cleaned its paw with its tongue.". More examples on the page.