paw
The word “paw” has 1 syllable: paw
It's pronounced as /pɔ/
What is synonym and antonym for paw?
In the thesaurus, “paw” has 41 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for paw along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for paw
- brush
- caress
- chuck
- clap
- clasp
- clench
- clutch
- dab
- embrace
- feel
- finger
- flick
- fondle
- grasp
- graze
- grip
- handle
- hit
- hold
- hug
- kiss
- knock
- lip
- nose
- nudge
- nuzzle
- palm
- palp
- palpate
- pat
- pound
- rap
- rub
- shave
- skim
- stroke
- tag
- tap
- tip
- touch
- whack
Meanings of paw
- noun
- The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.
- A hand.
- Father; pa.
- verb
- (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
- (of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
- (of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
- (by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.
- (by extension) To clumsily dig through something.
- To flatter.
Example Sentences
- The cat raised its paw to bat at the toy.
- He gently held the dog’s paw while trimming its nails.
- A muddy paw print was left on the clean floor.
- The bear swiped its massive paw through the water.
- She taught her puppy to shake paw on command.
On this page you'll find 41 synonyms or another words to paw, such as: brush, caress, chuck, clap, clasp, clench, clutch.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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