paw
noun
the foot of an animal having claws.
Example Sentences
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I pawed through the outer lands of my mother’s closet before asking if I could alter a navy trapeze-style dress she no longer wore.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
The dog’s water bowl was empty and there were signs he had pawed at the sliding door.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2022
The animal stopped at the boardwalk, shook its head and pawed the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
The paint changed hands, the tempo rose, the men pawed each other freely, using touch and color to shake off their invisibility.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2022
What if her girlfriends pawed through her threadbare socks, Nancy Drew mysteries, and frayed hair ribbons, casting them aside and choosing none?
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
