Paw: meaning, definitions and examples

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paw

 

[ pษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal foot

A paw is the foot of an animal that has claws, such as a cat or dog. It is typically characterized by a soft, padded surface and sharp claws that are used for traction and climbing. Paws are essential for locomotion and allow animals to walk, run, and climb effectively. The structure and function of paws vary greatly among different species, adapted to their specific environments and lifestyles.

Synonyms

claw, foot, pad

Examples of usage

  • The cat licked its paw.
  • The dog scratched with its paw.
  • The bear's large paw left a deep print in the sand.

Translations

Translations of the word "paw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ telapak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlapka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ labka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆชๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tac

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝะดะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pata

Etymology

The word 'paw' comes from the Middle English 'pawe', which is derived from the Old French 'paule.' Its earlier origins can be traced back to the Latin 'pฤlus,' meaning stake or pole, and the Proto-Germanic '*fowiz,' which relates to the concept of a foot or limb. Over time, the usage of 'paw' evolved specifically to refer to the feet of certain animals, particularly those with claws or pads. The connection to animals is significant, as 'paw' distinguishes the structure of animal feet from those of humans and other creatures. The term has been in use since at least the 14th century, reflecting the longstanding relationship between humans and domesticated animals like dogs and cats.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,426, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.