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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

He went to shake my hand and his hand was like a bear paw.

From Fox News • Oct. 20, 2020

Another is made out of Birdseye Maple, which gives it a distinct, patterned look and is decorated with a metal bear paw.

From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2020

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

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2012

TeeTee squealed to Taylor, clenching her fingers into a bear paw to check her nails.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds