pawed

Meanings

• Verb

  To paw at something means to touch or scratch it with the paws or hands, especially eagerly or repeatedly.

  - "The dog pawed at the ground in excitement."
  - "The child reached up to paw at the glass case."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pawed
clawed , jawed , lauded , praised

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Variants

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paw , pawed , pawing , paws

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Etymology

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The word 'pawed' comes from the Old English word 'pawian', which means 'to strike with the foot' or 'to tread'. It is related to the German word 'pfoten' and the Dutch word 'pauwen', both of which mean 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pawed' is sometimes used in horse racing to describe a horse that has stumbled or lost its footing during a race.

2. In some cultures, paw prints are considered a sign of good luck or protection. For example, in Native American culture, bear paw prints are believed to bring strength and courage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clawing: A type of scratching or tearing with the claws or nails, often used to describe an aggressive or defensive behavior.

2. Scratching: A general term for rubbing or moving the fingers or paws over a surface, often used to describe an itch or a search for something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pawed' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person's behavior or emotions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as 'pawing' his wife, indicating his possessiveness and lack of respect for her.

How to Memorize "pawed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine touching or scratching something with your paws or hands. Visualize the sensation of the texture and the sound of the contact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pawed' with the image of a dog or cat eagerly scratching at the ground or a wall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pawed' comes from the Old English word 'pawian', which means 'to strike with the foot'. Visualize yourself striking the ground with your foot to remember the meaning.

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