Paw
noun
The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear.
The cat raised its paw to play with the ball.
Often appears as...
- raise one's paw
- bury one's paw
verb
To touch or handle in a clumsy or impatient way.
He was pawing at the packages with eager fingers.
Often appears as...
- paw at something
- paw through something
noun
The hand of a person, usually used in a humorous or affectionate way.
Give me your paw, we're best pals now.
Often appears as...
- shake one's paw
- shake paws
Usage tips
Informal, Affectionate
Colloquial
verb
An animal mark or trample on ground with its paws.
The horse started to paw the ground with frustration.
Often appears as...
- paw the ground
- paw the dirt
noun
The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear.
The cat raised its paw to play with the ball.
Often appears as...
- raise one's paw
- bury one's paw
verb
To touch or handle in a clumsy or impatient way.
He was pawing at the packages with eager fingers.
Often appears as...
- paw at something
- paw through something
noun
The hand of a person, usually used in a humorous or affectionate way.
Give me your paw, we're best pals now.
Often appears as...
- shake one's paw
- shake paws
Usage tips
Informal, Affectionate
Colloquial
verb
An animal mark or trample on ground with its paws.
The horse started to paw the ground with frustration.
Often appears as...
- paw the ground
- paw the dirt
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Anatomy
Paw refers to the whole foot, not just the claw or pad part.
The veterinarian checked the bear's paw for injuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Depiction
When 'paw' is used in descriptions or stories, it often gives a softer, friendlier image of the animal.
The kitten’s paw gently tapped my hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Behavior
'Paw' actions are also used to express an animal's emotions or behaviors, like playfulness or curiosity.
The dog tilted its head and raised a paw curiously.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Anatomy
Paw refers to the whole foot, not just the claw or pad part.
The veterinarian checked the bear's paw for injuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Depiction
When 'paw' is used in descriptions or stories, it often gives a softer, friendlier image of the animal.
The kitten’s paw gently tapped my hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Behavior
'Paw' actions are also used to express an animal's emotions or behaviors, like playfulness or curiosity.
The dog tilted its head and raised a paw curiously.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Anatomy
Paw refers to the whole foot, not just the claw or pad part.
The veterinarian checked the bear's paw for injuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Depiction
When 'paw' is used in descriptions or stories, it often gives a softer, friendlier image of the animal.
The kitten’s paw gently tapped my hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Behavior
'Paw' actions are also used to express an animal's emotions or behaviors, like playfulness or curiosity.
The dog tilted its head and raised a paw curiously.
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Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
those big paws are pretty efficient aren't they yes yes he looks like nothing would get in his way isn't it shifting a lot of snow yeah oh there we go he's got it he got it he found it wolves these in northern canada are the largest and most powerful in the world and they're setting out to hunt
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We Are What We Eat:...
bearded seal paw, these are all animals that they have hunted during the migration when whales come by their village. And for me it's telling. Finally I got something. We return back, he's going to give a good portion to the dogs because the dogs help the Inuits hunting
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The reality constructed...
his paws room 504 and coffee Kobe was moving off in that smile that carried so much confusion he fell too long in body to Martin dance but he felt excitement the excitement he could not join so he smiled his way out missing a co-op piercingly though he knew she would be
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It's not fair having 12...
and a very lovely brass toe. That's a good close-up of that one. Then another character was a half-woman, half-cheetah -- a little homage to my life as an athlete. 14 hours of prosthetic make-up to get into a creature that had articulated paws,
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The Japanese myth of the...
but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think, they set the kettle on the fire. Within moments, the metal began to sweat. Suddenly, it sprouted a scrubby tail, furry paws and pointed nose.
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
he's got a new plan to help raise money to save the wild sumatran tigers tiger cub paw prints glad i don't have deal with you when you're bigger you're already bad enough are you ready kinda to help
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These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of taking my paw
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Feisty Tiger Cubs Play...
tiger cub paw prints. Glad I don't have to deal with you when you're bigger. You're already bad enough. Are you ready, Kynan, to help?
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Nail-Biting Leopard...
target her large paws give an excellent grip and that long tail helps her balance
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Snow Leopard Hunting PIPE...
Her large paws give an excellent grip and that long tail helps her balance.
Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
those big paws are pretty efficient aren't they yes yes he looks like nothing would get in his way isn't it shifting a lot of snow yeah oh there we go he's got it he got it he found it wolves these in northern canada are the largest and most powerful in the world and they're setting out to hunt
Video examples
We Are What We Eat:...
bearded seal paw, these are all animals that they have hunted during the migration when whales come by their village. And for me it's telling. Finally I got something. We return back, he's going to give a good portion to the dogs because the dogs help the Inuits hunting
Video examples
The reality constructed...
his paws room 504 and coffee Kobe was moving off in that smile that carried so much confusion he fell too long in body to Martin dance but he felt excitement the excitement he could not join so he smiled his way out missing a co-op piercingly though he knew she would be
Video examples
It's not fair having 12...
and a very lovely brass toe. That's a good close-up of that one. Then another character was a half-woman, half-cheetah -- a little homage to my life as an athlete. 14 hours of prosthetic make-up to get into a creature that had articulated paws,
Video examples
The Japanese myth of the...
but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think, they set the kettle on the fire. Within moments, the metal began to sweat. Suddenly, it sprouted a scrubby tail, furry paws and pointed nose.
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
he's got a new plan to help raise money to save the wild sumatran tigers tiger cub paw prints glad i don't have deal with you when you're bigger you're already bad enough are you ready kinda to help
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of taking my paw
Video examples
Feisty Tiger Cubs Play...
tiger cub paw prints. Glad I don't have to deal with you when you're bigger. You're already bad enough. Are you ready, Kynan, to help?
Video examples
Nail-Biting Leopard...
target her large paws give an excellent grip and that long tail helps her balance
Video examples
Snow Leopard Hunting PIPE...
Her large paws give an excellent grip and that long tail helps her balance.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Mencius
Chinese Philosopher
I like fish, and I also like bear's paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear's paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness.
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Sean Hayes
American Actor
We had a cat in college named Chloe, and it was the most evil, awful cat in the world... When we left, we used to close the door, and its paw would come underneath and try to paw us.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
I used to take my short stories to girls' homes and read them to them. Can you imagine the reaction reading a short story to a girl instead of pawing her?
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Edward Hoagland
American Author
Once I climbed into a mountain lion's cage and she bounded at me and put her paw on my face, but she kept her claws withdrawn.
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Ron DeSantis
American Politician
The PAWS Act is a simple bill that could have a dramatic - and potentially life-saving - effect on the lives of many.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Too much free time is certainly a monkey's paw in disguise. Most people can't handle a structureless life.
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Booboo Stewart
American Musician
When a dog is really comfortable, they give off a certain scent and you can smell it on their paws.
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Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
The left paw has done me well over the years. I'm not a scientist, I'm a martial artist.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president.
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Tommy Lee
Musician
I really wanna get my paws on scoring a film.
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Mencius
Chinese Philosopher
I like fish, and I also like bear's paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear's paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness.
Quote examples
Sean Hayes
American Actor
We had a cat in college named Chloe, and it was the most evil, awful cat in the world... When we left, we used to close the door, and its paw would come underneath and try to paw us.
Quote examples
Ray Bradbury
American Writer
I used to take my short stories to girls' homes and read them to them. Can you imagine the reaction reading a short story to a girl instead of pawing her?
Quote examples
Edward Hoagland
American Author
Once I climbed into a mountain lion's cage and she bounded at me and put her paw on my face, but she kept her claws withdrawn.
Quote examples
Ron DeSantis
American Politician
The PAWS Act is a simple bill that could have a dramatic - and potentially life-saving - effect on the lives of many.
Quote examples
Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Too much free time is certainly a monkey's paw in disguise. Most people can't handle a structureless life.
Quote examples
Booboo Stewart
American Musician
When a dog is really comfortable, they give off a certain scent and you can smell it on their paws.
Quote examples
Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
The left paw has done me well over the years. I'm not a scientist, I'm a martial artist.
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president.
Quote examples
Tommy Lee
Musician
I really wanna get my paws on scoring a film.
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