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

  • (..) Bolt, guys! Hear me out! - Let it begin! Let it begin! Let it begin! - Wait, you're not a super he... What are you doing? Mittens! Mittens, take my paw. I need you alive. Yeah, of course! Stay away from me! - Squeeze my paw, I'll save you! - No, you won't. You're not really a... (..)
    2008 Bolt
  • (..) the only good person is a... Styrofoam! Tag and roll! Tag and what? What? What is this red liquid coming from my paw? It's called blood, hero! - Do I need it? - Yes. So if you want it to keep inside your body where it belongs,... (..)
    2008 Bolt