The term PART PAW is composed of two words, PAD and PAW. PAD is a three-letter word meaning a flat, usually rectangular object used to support or cushion something. It can also refer to a protective covering for a floor. PAW is a four-letter word meaning the foot of an animal, especially a clawed foot of a mammal or bird. Together, PART PAW can be interpreted as a combination of the two words, referring to the foot of an animal with a protective covering.