forepaw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of forepaw
Example Sentences
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The little creature at rest with its forepaw raised and a glint in its amber eyes is the piece that inspired de Waal’s acclaimed, best-selling memoir of 2010.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2021
Observers have even reported seeing domestic cats trap two cicadas at once, one under each forepaw.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 9, 2021
As Woundwort watched, he raised a trembling forepaw and passed it gropingly across his face.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
She knelt down in front of him and bowed her head to touch his left forepaw, the stronger, for bears were left-handed.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
Then, as Fiver stirred and muttered beside him, he pushed him gently with one forepaw and nuzzled his shoulder.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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