paw

🇬🇧 UK/pɒ:/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

n.

The foot of an animal, especially one with claws or nails

(动物的)爪,脚掌

v.

To touch or scrape with a paw or hand; to handle clumsily or in an unwanted way

用爪子抓;笨拙地乱摸,乱抓

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pawother
=paw

Common Collocations

  • 1.animal's paw动物的爪
  • 2.paw print爪印
  • 3.soft paw柔软的爪子

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The cat's paw was caught in the door, causing it to cry out.

  • 2.

    The horse pawed at the ground impatiently while waiting to leave.

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