What is another word for Pawing?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔːɪŋ] (IPA)

Pawing is a term that refers to the act of an animal using its paws to scratch, touch or manipulate something. Some possible synonyms for pawing might include scratching, scraping, clawing, digging, burrowing, tapping, nudging, prodding, pushing or kneading. Each of these terms describes a slightly different kind of pawing behavior. For example, scratching and scraping may refer to more forceful, aggressive actions, while tapping and nudging can be gentler movements. No matter how a particular animal chooses to paw, the action is usually a sign of curiosity, playfulness or anxiety. Knowing synonyms for pawing is useful for anyone who wants to communicate effectively about animal behavior.

What are the hypernyms for Pawing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pawing

Listen how they are Pawing the ground; they're mad to be off.
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade
The crowd drew back on either side of the lane between the rows of tents and booths and from somewhere in the back there was heard a great Pawing and trampling, with cries of Whoa, there!
"Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School or The Parting of the Ways"
Jessie Graham Flower
But the majority were watching the daring man who was striving after the ponies, which were now about fifty yards from the pier, and instead of swimming away, Pawing the water frantically, so that the end of the accident seemed near.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn

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