bearpaw

[ bair-paw ]

/ ˈbɛərˌpɔ /

a small, almost round snowshoe used on steep or rocky terrain.

bear claw.

a round horseshoe.

Origin of bearpaw

First recorded in 1775–85; bear² + paw¹

bear's-paw

[ bairz-paw ]

/ ˈbɛərzˌpɔ /

a clam of the genus Hippopus, having a ridged, white shell with purplish-red spots.

Bearpaw now tells his warriors that they are fools—fools for telling their chief that he is wise!

The Crew of the Water Wagtail |R.M. Ballantyne
She knew where the wigwams of Bearpaw stood, and she ran for them as the bee flies when laden with honey to its home.

The Crew of the Water Wagtail |R.M. Ballantyne
A 3-day all-expense trip to Bearpaw Meadow and surroundings can be arranged.

Sequoia [California] National Park |United States Department of the Interior
To its left, at Bearpaw Meadow, a hikers' camp is maintained during the summer season.

Sequoia [California] National Park |United States Department of the Interior

Bearpaw sprang up with an air of excitement which an Indian seldom displays.

The Crew of the Water Wagtail |R.M. Ballantyne