paw synonyms

paw

n.

forefoot, talon, hand; see claw.

paw

v.

  1. To strike wildly

    clutch, grasp, smite; see hit 1.

  2. To scrape with the front foot

    scratch, rake, rub, claw, search, rasp, grate; see also dig 1.

  3. To handle clumsily

    fondle, handle, stroke, pat, clap, slap, maul; see also botch.

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