paw
//pɔː//
Noun
pawSingular
pawsPlural
1
The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear.
The cat cleaned its paws after eating.
2
A person's hand, especially when considered clumsy or dirty (informal).
Keep your dirty paws off my new laptop!
Verb
pawInfinitive
pawPresent tense
pawedPast tense
pawedPast participle
pawingPresent participle
pawsThird-person singular
1
To touch, strike, or scrape something with a paw or foot.
The cat pawed at the door to be let in.
2
To touch or handle someone or something clumsily or in an unwelcome manner.
Stop pawing at my new dress with your dirty hands.