paws

The word “paws” has 1 syllable: paws

It's pronounced as /pɔz/


What is synonym and antonym for paws?

In the thesaurus, “paws” has 41 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for paws along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paws

Meanings of paws

  • 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 stretched out its paws in the sunlight.
  • Mud clung to the dog’s paws after it ran through the yard.
  • She gently wiped the puppy’s paws with a towel.
  • Bear paws are incredibly strong and covered in thick fur.
  • The kitten batted at the toy with its tiny paws.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms or another words to paws, such as: brushes, caresses, chucks, claps, clasps, clenches, clutches.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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