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bear paw

British  

noun

  1. a type of small round snowshoe

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It’s unclear why someone would steal a bear paw.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

And I did notice it when that bear paw came at me.

From Fox News • Oct. 20, 2020

Bangerter helped Sarah and Daniel fasten bear paw pieces with a purple glue stick while Mulabwe and Lupumba watched from the side.

From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2016

Place the bear paw on the rice and cover it with another layer of rice.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2012

Papi closes his bear paw on Manny and gives him a firm handshake.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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