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paw

/pɔː/
Meanings
  • noun

    An animal foot, typically having five toes.

    - "The kitten played with its paw."
    - "The elephant used its large paw to pick up heavy objects."
  • verb

    To grasp or hold something with the hand, especially informally.

    - "He pawed at the ground in frustration."
    - "The dog pawed at the door, wanting to be let in."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɔː/



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  2. /pɔ/



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  3. /pɔː/



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  4. /pɔː/



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Synonyms

foot , hand , dad , daddy , father , pa , papa , pappy , pawpaw
Rhymes
Words rhyming with paw
claw , jaw , raw , paw , draw , law
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. paw

  2. Paul

  3. pau

  4. pawed

  5. powed

Variants
List of all variants of paw that leads to same result
paw , paws , pawed , pawing , cat's-paw , cat's-paws
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English pæw, pawan, pawan, pawen; related to pāwan to strike, to beat, from pāw to strike, blow, perhaps akin to pāwian to tread.

Trivia
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  1. The human hand has an opposable thumb, which is not typically considered a 'paw'.

  2. A paw can leave a 'paw print', which can be used as evidence in forensic investigations.

  3. The term 'paw' is also used metaphorically to describe someone's power or influence.

Related Concepts
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  1. paw print: A print left by an animal's paw.

  2. paw pads: The thick, protective skin on the bottom of an animal's paw.

Culture
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In various cultures, the paw has symbolic significance. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the paw of a god was a common symbol of divine power and protection. In literature, the paw is often used as a metaphor for power, strength, or control.

How to Memorize "paw"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an animal's paw, with its five toes and the paw pads.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'paw' with the image of an animal's foot.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Pets Always Wander' to remember the five toes on a paw.

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