paw
noun
the foot of an animal having claws.
was pawing
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past progressiveof paw.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“We’re dressing up like the ‘Stranger Things’ kids for ComiCon!” one shopper explained as she was pawing through some ’70s- and ’80s-era shirts.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
His hand was pawing at the empty tray, fishing for another cooky.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
It either went into my mouth that instant or was lost to Richard Parker, who was pawing and stamping the ground and huffing impatientiy on the edge of his territory.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Goblin, tied to the head of the wharf, was pawing, turning toward him and nickering.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Everybody else in the store was pawing things.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
