noun
pawing
Pawing (noun) means the action of scraping or touching with a paw. Example: “The horse's pawing at the ground was a sign of impatience.”
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The action of scraping or touching with a paw.
"The horse's pawing at the ground was a sign of impatience."
How to use pawing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "-ing" form of paw — the act of scratching or touching with a paw.
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What does “pawing” mean?
The word “pawing” means the action of scraping or touching with a paw. In plain terms, the "-ing" form of paw — the act of scratching or touching with a paw.
How do you use “pawing” in a sentence?
Here is “pawing” used in a sentence: “The horse's pawing at the ground was a sign of impatience.”
What part of speech is “pawing”?
“Pawing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pawing?
"pawing" (noun) means the action of scraping or touching with a paw.
