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paw

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/pɔː/ · paw

The foot of an animal, especially one with claws.

Meanings

nouninformal

The foot of an animal, especially one with claws.

کسی جانور کا پاؤں، خاص طور پر وہ جو پنجوں والا ہو۔

پنچہ

pancha

Synonyms

footclawpaw padپاؤںپنجہجھپٹنا

Antonyms

handہاتھ

Common Collocations

  • animal paw
  • paw print
  • pawed hand

Example Sentences

The cat used her paw to swipe the toy off the table.

بلی نے اپنی پنچے سے کھلونا میز سے گرایا۔

Billi ne apni panche se khilona mez se giraya.

He felt the warm paw of his dog resting on his leg.

اس نے اپنے کتے کا گرم پنچہ اپنے پاوں پر رکھا ہوا محسوس کیا۔

Us ne apne kutte ka garam pancha apne paaon par rakha hua mehsoos kiya.

The dog raised its paw to shake hands.

کتے نے ہاتھ ملانے کے لیے اپنا پنچہ اٹھایا۔

Kutte ne haath milane ke liye apna pancha uthaya.

Easily Confused With

pore:The term 'pore' refers to a tiny opening in the skin or a surface, while 'paw' refers to the foot of an animal.

Word Family

paws
nounپنچے
pawing
verbپنچوں سے مارنا
pawed
verbپنچھا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a cat's paw when you hear 'paw'.

Imagine a fluffy cat playfully waving its paw.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ سمجھے جو وہ پنچے سے جھپٹ رہا ہے، یہ صرف کھیل ہے یا پیار کا اشارہ آج بھی۔

Na samjhe jo woh panche se jhaprat raha hai, Yeh sirf khel hai ya pyaar ka ishaara aaj bhi.

Not understanding what it is, it pounces with its paw; is this just a game or a sign of love still.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پنجہ مارنا ہے

panja maarna hai

To make an attempt or effort.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "pāwe" — the foot of an animal

First known use: 14th century

The word 'paw' has its roots in the Middle English term 'pāwe', referring to an animal's foot, typically that of a mammal, with claws.