bear claw
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Definition
Noun: 1. Claw of a bear; often used in jewelry: The actual, physical claw or talon of a bear, sometimes used as a decorative element or charm. 2. An incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery: A decorative pattern carved or etched into a surface, particularly in traditional Native American art, that mimics the shape of a bear's claw. 3. Almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw: A sweet, baked pastry made from yeast dough, often filled with almond paste and shaped to look like a large, curved claw.
Usage Examples
- The hunter kept a bear claw as a trophy from his expedition.
- The ancient pot was decorated with a distinctive bear claw motif along its rim.
- For breakfast, she enjoyed a coffee and a fresh bear claw from the bakery.
Advanced Usage
- In heraldry or symbolism: A bear claw can be used as a symbol of strength, ferocity, or protection. It may appear on coats of arms, logos, or as a talisman.
- The family crest featured a prominent bear claw, representing their resilience.
Variants and Related Words
- Bearclaw (one word): An alternative spelling, especially common when referring to the pastry.
- He ordered a bearclaw and a latte.
Synonyms
- (For the pastry): Danish pastry, sweet roll.
- (For the design): Claw motif, talon pattern.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- To have a bear claw (of a grip): An informal expression describing an exceptionally strong and tenacious grip.
- Watch out when you shake his hand; he has a bear claw of a grip.
Noun
- claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
- an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery
- almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw