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

  • (..) I was gonna be part of a pack. - Ready for initiation? - Yeah. Pretty much born ready. I was so proud. - Okay. Now raise your right paw, and deliver the oath. - I , Nicholas Wilde, promise to be brave, loyal, helpful and trustworthy. Even though you're a fox? What? (..)
    2016 Zootopia