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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

Meanings of paw

  • noun
    1. The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.
    2. A hand.
    3. Father; pa.
  • verb
    1. (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
    2. (of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
    3. (of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
    4. (by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.
    5. (by extension) To clumsily dig through something.
    6. 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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