1. the feet of animals that have claws or nails

1. to touch or handle something clumsily or roughly with the hands
Usage: informal
2. to scrape or strike with a paw

Examples

• The cat licked its paws clean after eating.
• The dog’s muddy paws left prints on the floor.
• Stop pawing through my belongings without permission.
• He was pawing at the controls trying to fix the machine.
• The horse paws the ground when it’s impatient.
• The bear paws at the beehive to get honey.