paw

US /pɑː/
UK /pɑː/
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zampa

the foot of an animal having claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear

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The dog lifted its paw to shake hands.
Il cane sollevò la sua zampa per stringere la mano.
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A cat cleans its face with its paws.
Un gatto si pulisce il viso con le zampe.
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toccare maldestramente, palpare

to touch or handle clumsily or roughly

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Don't paw at the exhibits in the museum.
Non toccare le mostre nel museo in modo maldestro.
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He kept pawing at the door, trying to open it.
Continuava a toccare la porta, cercando di aprirla.
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