paw meaning and definition

PAW noun

Definition of paw (noun)

1. a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
2. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
   • "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"
   • synonyms: hand, manus, mitt

PAW verb

Definition of paw (verb)

1. scrape with the paws
   • "The bear pawed the door"
2. touch clumsily
   • "The man tried to paw her"