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Pawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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pawed

 

[ pษ”หd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

The term 'pawed' refers to the action of an animal, typically a four-legged creature, using its paw to touch, scratch, or swipe at something. This behavior is common in many animals, especially cats and dogs, who may paw at objects, surfaces, or people as a form of communication, play, or exploration. When a pet paws at you, it can indicate affection or a desire for attention. Additionally, in a broader sense, 'pawed' can describe the way animals interact with their environment, showcasing their natural instincts.

Synonyms

scratched, swiped, touched.

Examples of usage

  • The cat pawed at the feather toy with excitement.
  • The dog pawed the ground, signaling it wanted to play.
  • She laughed as her kitten pawed at the curtain.
  • The bear pawed the dirt in search of food.

Translations

Translations of the word "pawed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com patas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mit Pfoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkuku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะบะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆชใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  pattes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con patas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท penรงeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํ†ฑ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s drรกpy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s pazรบrmi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็ˆช็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s kremplji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me tรกlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ncษ™ ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con patas

Etymology

The word 'pawed' is derived from 'paw', which has its origins in the Old English word 'pฤwe', meaning 'a clawed foot of an animal'. This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*pawล', which is linked to similar words in other Germanic languages, including Dutch 'poot' and German 'Pfote'. The evolution of the term reflects the physical characteristics of animals that possess pawed limbs, typically used for walking, hunting, and various forms of interaction with their environment. With time, 'paw' and its variations have entered colloquial language, signifying not just the physical appendage but also the behaviors associated with it, especially in domesticated pets.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,113 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.