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paws

 

[ pษ”:z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

The paws are the feet of an animal, typically with claws, used for walking, running, and climbing.

Synonyms

claws, feet, hooves

Examples of usage

  • The cat's paws were soft and fluffy.
  • The dog's paws left muddy prints on the floor.
  • The bear used its paws to catch fish in the river.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Paws can also refer to hands or feet of a person, especially in a cute or endearing way.

Synonyms

feet, hands

Examples of usage

  • The baby's tiny paws reached out to grab the toy.
  • She placed her warm paws on his shoulders.

Translations

Translations of the word "paws" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคœเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pattes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํ†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlapky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ labky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆชๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tace

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loppur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ncษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patas

Etymology

The word 'paws' originated from the Old French word 'pauter', meaning 'to walk slowly or clumsily'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the feet of animals, specifically those with claws. The term 'paws' has been used for centuries to describe the feet of various creatures, highlighting their importance for movement and survival in the wild.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,827, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.