paw

Example Sentences

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In a blink, he pawed through the papers—the Chicago Press & Tribune, the Galena Weekly North-Western Gazette, and the Amboy Times—deciding which was meager enough to part with.

From Literature

In one video, the bear seems to struggle to get out of the tight space, using its paws to move its body out.

From Los Angeles Times

If your dog gets wet, make sure you dry them off with a towel as soon as you get home and check their paws for salt, grit, dirt or snow.

From BBC

The troll screams to the high heavens and paws at the wound.

From Literature

Alexander gave his brother a reassuring swipe of his paw—that is to say, hand.

From Literature