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paw

Definition

  • noun: the foot of an animal that has claws
  • noun: the foot of a quadruped (as a lion or dog) that has claws
  • verb: to touch or hit (someone or something) with a paw or foot
  • verb: to touch or strike at with a paw
  • usually + 'at'

Examples

  • She claims that her boss got drunk and tried to 'paw' her at the company Christmas party.

  • A crowd of customers was 'pawing' over the remaining sales items.

  • The celebrity couple was 'pawed' by a mob of adoring fans.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (LAUGHS) (CHUCKLES) She glanced this way I thought I saw And when we touched She didn't shudder at my paw No, it can't be I'll just ignore But then she's never looked at me That way before (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast