paws

n. the feet of an animal that has claws and soft pads, like a cat, dog, or bear.

n. the plural form of the soft, padded feet of a quadruped mammal, typically one having claws.

“The cat cleaned its muddy paws before jumping onto the sofa.”

“The biologist noted that the bear's paws left deep impressions in the soft riverbank mud, indicating a heavy adult male.”

n. a funny way to spell 'pause' when talking about animals.

n. a humorous, informal pun on the homophone 'pause', specifically used in animal-related contexts.

“The video had a 'paws' button shaped like a kitten's foot.”

“The pet grooming salon's advertisement featured a clever 'paws for thought' slogan to attract local dog owners.”

Humorous · Informal