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- pronunciation:
- paw
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the foot of an animal that has four legs and claws.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
paws, pawing, pawed |
| definition 1: |
to hit, dig at, or scrape with claws or feet.
The dog pawed the ground where he had buried his bone. |
| definition 2: |
to handle in a rough or awkward way.
The children pawed the frightened kitten. |
| related words: |
handle, touch |
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