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bearpaw

bearpaw

6.0
A rounded snowshoe for walking on deep snow or a bear's foot
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : raqueta de nieve
  • When hiking in deep snow, the bearpaw snowshoes distribute weight evenly over the surface to prevent sinking.

Examples

  • The hunter strapped on his bearpaw snowshoes before heading into the forest.

  • Large bearpaw prints were visible in the muddy ground near the river.

  • Traditional bearpaw snowshoes are favored for their maneuverability in dense woods.

  • The bearpaw snowshoes helped me walk on deep snow.

  • I bought a pair of bearpaws for winter hiking.

  • The older model of bearpaw snowshoes is known for its wide, rounded shape, allowing for better floatation in snow.

  • During our winter expedition, each member wore bearpaw snowshoes to easily navigate through the snowy terrain.

Synonyms

snowshoe
vsbearpaw
  • US
13 3.4

A flat, light frame strapped to your foot to walk on deep snow

refers to a rounded form of that device or to an animal foot

Surface Forms

bearpaw singular
bearpaws plural

Morphology

bearpaw = bear + paw (transparent) = bear + paw

A literal/descriptive compound meaning either the actual paw of a bear or an object shaped like one (e.g., a snowshoe).

Etymology

Bearpaw comes from the two simple words bear and paw. It can mean the actual paw of a bear or a round snowshoe that looks like a bear's 'paw', so the name links the shape to the object.