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Definition of forepaw

forepaw

/ˈfɔːr.pɔː/
fore · paw
Plural:forepaws
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forepaw Lexical Profile

forepaw Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Either of the front paws of a four-footed animal, such as a dog, cat, or bear.

Example

"The raccoon deftly used its forepaws to unlatch the gate and reach the food inside."

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• Nearby Words

forensic
forensically
forensics
forepaw
foreperson
foreplay
forequarter

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix fore- ('in front') and paw (from Middle English powe, borrowed from Old French poue).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forepaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forepaw
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