What is the meaning of paw?

noun

  • A clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped.
  • The (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb.
    • usage: "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"

verb

  • Scrape with the paws.
    • usage: "The bear pawed the door"
  • Touch clumsily.
    • usage: "The man tried to paw her"
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