paws
word · lemma: paw
/ˈpɔz/
pawz
/pˈɔːz/
pawz
Definition
The feet of an animal that have claws, such as a cat, dog, or bear. Usually refers to mammal feet rather than hooves or bird talons.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for animals, never for humans. Most common for cats and dogs, but can refer to any mammal with clawed feet. Not interchangeable with 'hoof' (for horses, cows) or 'talon' (for birds). Can be used playfully about a human's hand: 'Keep your paws off!'.
Spanish: patas (de animal) - zarpasPortuguese (BR): patas (de animal) - patas dianteiras/traseirasPortuguese (PT): patas (de animal) - garraChinese (Simplified): 爪子 - 脚掌 (动物)Chinese (Traditional): 爪子 - 腳掌 (動物)Hindi: पंजे (जानवर के)Arabic: مخالب (الحيوان) - كفوف (الحيوان)Bengali: পাঞ্জা (জন্তুর)Russian: лапы (животного)Japanese: （動物の）**足** - （動物の）**前足/後ろ足**Vietnamese: bàn chân (động vật) - móng vuốtKorean: 발 (동물의) - 발바닥 (동물의)Turkish: pati (hayvanın) - pençeUrdu: پنجے (جانور کے)Indonesian: cakar (hewan) - kaki (hewan)
Example Sentences
The cat washed its paws after playing outside.
basic
Dogs walk on four paws.
basic
Bear paws are large and strong.
basic
Watch out, those kitten paws are pretty sharp!
natural
She painted little hearts on her dog's paws for fun.
natural
“Keep your paws off my fries!”
natural