bear paw
The term 'bear paw' encompasses a variety of meanings, from the literal foot of a bear to symbolic representations in different cultures, as well as culinary and artistic forms.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
A2Nature
(common)The foot of a bear, including its claws.
Example
- The hunter found a large bear paw print in the forest.
B1Culinary
(common)A pastry shaped to resemble a bear's foot, often filled with almond paste and topped with sliced almonds.
Example
- I bought a delicious bear paw from the bakery this morning.
B2Art
(common)A design or pattern resembling the shape of a bear's foot, used in quilting or other forms of art.
Example
- She chose a bear paw pattern for her new quilt.
B2Culture
(symbolic, historical)A symbol representing protection, strength, and courage in various cultures, including Native American and Norse traditions.
Example
- The bear paw symbol was often used by warriors for protection and strength.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bear paw":
bear catblack bearbear gardenbear hanggive pawbeaver tailarctic bear