Paw ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Paw ( noun )

1. The foot of an animal, especially a quadruped, that has claws or nails.
2. A hand-like appendage of an animal, such as a monkey, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

Origin:

From the middle english pawe, from old english paw, from proto-germanic *pawwaz.

Examples:

1. The cat washed its paw.
2. The dog lifted its paw to shake hands.
3. The bear used its paw to fish for salmon in the river.
4. The monkey used its paw to open the banana.
5. The lion"s paw was injured, so it couldn"t hunt.

(As a verb)

Paw ( verb )

1. The foot of an animal, especially a quadruped, that has claws or nails.
2. A hand-like appendage of an animal, such as a monkey, used for grasping and manipulating objects.

Origin:

From the middle english pawe, from old english paw, from proto-germanic *pawwaz.

Examples:

1. The cat washed its paw.
2. The dog lifted its paw to shake hands.
3. The bear used its paw to fish for salmon in the river.
4. The monkey used its paw to open the banana.
5. The lion"s paw was injured, so it couldn"t hunt.