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Meaning of give paw | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː

Definitions

  1. Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, paw.

Equivalents

Deutsch gib Pfote Pfote geben
Nederlands geef poot poot geven
Русский дай лапу дать лапу
Svenska vacker tass

Examples

“Special volitional movements impaired. Won't give⟳ paw because that performance result⟳ of individual education, requiring loop line.”
“Even though both gave paw, only Willy received the treat⟳. After this happened, Buck stopped giving paw almost immediately.”
“After a moment's hesitation Fluff gave paw. The children were relieved.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

give place give pursuit give rise to give some skin give someone a bell give someone a bloody nose

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