Definitions

1. noun

the foot of a bear, typically having five toes, especially one that has left a track or impression on the ground.

“She spotted a large bear’s paw print in the sand near the lake.”

2. noun

a part of a shoe or a sole that resembles a bear’s paw in shape or design.

“The bearpaw sole of her hiking boot provided traction on the slippery rock.”

3. verb

to make an impression on the ground with one’s foot, especially in a way that is characteristic of a bear.

“The hikers had to bearpaw their way through the muddy trail.”