PAWED Meaning and
Definition
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Pawed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "paw." The term "paw" primarily refers to the action of an animal using its paws to touch, strike, or handle something. It can describe the physical act of an animal extending or moving its front limbs in order to touch or manipulate objects in its environment.
When "pawed" is used in the past tense or participle form, it indicates that an animal has used its paws in such a manner. For example, if someone says, "The cat pawed at the ball of yarn," it means that the cat engaged in the act of touching or batting the ball of yarn with its paws. Similarly, if a person remarks, "The dog pawed at the door," it implies that the dog attempted to manipulate or strike the door using its paws.
"Pawed" can also be used figuratively to describe human actions that mimic or resemble the behavior of an animal using its paws. For instance, if someone says they "pawed through the papers," it suggests that they searched through a stack of papers, much like an animal pawing at something. In this sense, "pawed" conveys a sense of rough or somewhat clumsy handling.
Overall, "pawed" describes the action of an animal using its paws or humans imitating such an action, commonly observed when interacting with objects or surroundings.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PAWED
Etymology of PAWED
The word "pawed" is derived from the noun "paw", which originally comes from the Old French word "pouce" meaning "thumb". "Pouce" evolved from the Latin word "pollex", which also means "thumb". In English, "paw" refers to the foot of animals with claws or nails, particularly those with four legs. When the verb form "pawed" is used, it typically means to touch or handle something with one's hands or paws, similar to how an animal would grab or scratch using its paws.
Conjugate verb Pawed
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