(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
The ~s of an animal such as a cat, dog, or bear are its feet, which have claws for gripping things and soft pads for walking on.
The kitten was black with white front ~s and a white splotch on her chest...
N-COUNT: oft with poss
2.
You can describe someone’s hand as their ~, especially if it is very large or if they are very clumsy. (mainly HUMOROUS, INFORMAL)
He shook Keaton’s hand with his big ~.
N-COUNT: oft poss N, adj N
3.
If an animal ~s something, it draws its foot over it or down it.
Madigan’s horse ~ed the ground...
The dogs continued to ~ and claw frantically at the chain mesh.
VERB: V n, V at n
4.
If one person ~s another, they touch or stroke them in a way that the other person finds offensive.
Stop ~ing me, Giles!...
He ~ed at my jacket with his free hand.
VERB: V n, V at n disapproval