Forepaws

/ˈfɔrˌpɔz/ noun

Definition

Plural of forepaw; the front feet or paws of animals.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'forepaw' with the regular '-s' or '-z' sound ending, which shows how we mark multiples of body parts.

Kelly Says

Cats and dogs have very different forepaw designs—cats have retractable claws in their forepaws for hunting and climbing, while dogs have non-retractable claws built for digging, which tells you a lot about their different evolutionary strategies.

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