paw (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: pɔː
Definition
The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, typically one that is used for walking or climbing.
Examples
The dog lifted its paw to shake hands.
A bear's paw is surprisingly large and strong.
She noticed a muddy paw print on the clean floor.
How to Use paw
- paw at (phrasal verb)
- To touch or handle something repeatedly in a clumsy or ineffective way. — "The baby pawed at the dangling toy."
- paw prints (collocation)
- The marks left by an animal's foot. — "We found small paw prints in the sand."
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