Pawing: meaning, definitions and examples
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pawing
[ หpษห.ษชล ]
animal behavior
Pawing refers to the act of an animal, typically a cat or dog, using its paw to touch or scratch at something. This behavior can signal curiosity, a desire for attention, or playfulness.
Synonyms
scratching, smearing, touching.
Examples of usage
- The dog was pawing at the door to go outside.
- The cat started pawing the ground, looking for insects.
- He found his pet pawing at the toy mouse.
- She noticed her puppy pawing her leg for attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "pawing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pata
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kratzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggaruk
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ drapaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ชใงใฒใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท gratter
๐ช๐ธ rascar
๐น๐ท tฤฑrmalamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฏุด
๐จ๐ฟ ลกkrรกbat
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkrabaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ praskati
๐ฎ๐ธ klรณra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xoruzlama
๐ฒ๐ฝ rasguรฑar
Etymology
The term 'pawing' originates from the Old English word 'pฤ', which refers to a foot or leg, particularly in animals. Over time, 'paw' came to specifically denote the foot of a four-legged animal, equipped with claws. The verb form 'pawing' developed to describe the action of these animals using their paws, emphasizing their physical interactions with their environment. This action can convey various emotions or intentions, ranging from playfulness to annoyance. The usage of 'pawing' in the English language has become prevalent, especially when describing common pet behaviors.