The paw of an animal's foreleg.
forepaw
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fore·paw (fôr'pô', fōr'-)  |
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The distal part of the front limb, including the carpus, metacarpals and phalanges, as in dogs and cats.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
front paw; analogous to the human hand
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- aardwolf (mammal)
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