- present tense form of paw (3rd person singular).
paws
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As the vet administered the euthanasia that ended Cosmo’s suffering, I cooed to him Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend” until his paws didn’t flutter anymore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
The cat shone as bright as a streetlamp, despite its dusty paws.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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