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bear paw

British  

noun

  1. a type of small round snowshoe

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Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

With his clean-shaven head, black sweatshirt and hands the size of bear paws, he certainly looked as if he could make good on that threat.

From New York Times

She was presented with a bear paw plaque, as is tradition at the IGBC.

From Washington Times

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

From Fox News

If the black bear paws the ground or makes a popping sound with its jaws, it’s telling you you’re too close.

From Washington Post