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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

  • (..) Drop the saber and step away from the futuristic orb. I take orders from no man! Don't tase me, Bro. Come out, Peabody, with your paws in the air. Mr. Peabody, you're under arrest... for kidnapping, reckless endangerment... And a multiplicity (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman