Definition of paw

• n. - The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.
• n. - The hand.
• v. i. - To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
• v. t. - To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
• v. t. - To scrape or beat with the forefoot.