the foot of an animal having claws.

the foot of any animal.

Informal . the human hand, esp. one that is large, rough, or clumsy

Keep your paws off my property.

to strike or scrape with the paws or feet

a dog pawing the door.

Informal . to handle or caress clumsily, rudely, or with unwelcome familiarity.

to beat or scrape the floor, ground, etc., with the paws or feet.

Informal . to handle or caress someone or something in a clumsy or rude manner or with unwelcome familiarity.

verb

manhandle

verb

clap , claw , clutch , dig , feel , finger , fondle , grab , grate , grope , handle , hit , maul , molest , palpate , pat , rake , rasp , rub , scratch , search , slap , smite , stroke , foot , hand , pad , toe