- present tense form of paw (3rd person singular).
paws
Example Sentences
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These hairs are especially common behind the ears, beneath the lips, and near the base of the paws.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The charity also recommends the pavement test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on the ground for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws, external.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
If she wants to go outside, she dramatically paws at the mirror, then tries to punch it with all her might, for some reason.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
They owe their movie-theater aroma to their urine, which gets on their padded paws and tail, according to zoo officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Wolf jumped out of his arms, falling over his paws in his eagerness to reach the water.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
