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forepaw

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fore·paw  (fôrpô, fr-)
n.
The paw of an animal's foreleg.
forepaw
Noun
either of the front feet of a land mammal that does not have hooves
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Noun1.forepawforepaw - front paw; analogous to the human hand
paw - a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
hand - terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"- Springfield (Mass.) Union
forelimb - the front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing)


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From the opening crawled John Mortonson's cat, which lazily leapt to the floor, sat up, tranquilly wiped its crimson muzzle with a forepaw, then walked with dignity from the room.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Scrambling to his feet, Numa looked about quickly in all directions, as though seeking to detect the possible presence of other foes; but only the still and unconscious form of the girl, lying a few paces from him met his gaze, and with an angry growl he placed a forepaw upon the body of his kill and raising his head gave voice to his savage victory cry.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
They found in it the forepaw of a beaver, the sight of which tantalized their hunger, and added to their dejection.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
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