What does PAWED mean?

Heres the result: Parts of Speech

Pawed is a verb.

Definitions

1. (of an animal) to touch or hit something with its paw(s)
2. (informal) to handle or touch something clumsily

Pronunciations

US: /pɔd/ or /pɑd/
UK: /pɔːd/

Origin and Usage

Pawed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "paw," which comes from the Middle English word "pawe," meaning "foot." It has been used since the 14th century to describe the action of an animal touching or hitting something with its paw(s). In informal usage, it can also mean handling or touching something clumsily.

Synonyms

Scratched, dug, touched, hit, handled

Related Words

Claws, hoofs, feet, hands, grips

Example Sentences

• The cat pawed at the mouse, trying to catch it.
• The dog pawed the ground, waiting for its owner to throw the ball.
• She pawed through her purse, looking for her keys.
• The toddler pawed at the fragile vase, causing it to fall and break.