noun a grizzly bear
adjective referring to a type of bear with grayish or grizzled fur
Foresters must be aware of potential grizzly bear habitats when planning logging activities.
Conservation efforts are being made to protect the grizzly bear population.
Hikers should take precautions when in grizzly bear territory.
The grizzly bear is a subspecies of brown bear found in North America.
In a literary context, 'grizzly' may be used to describe a character's appearance or demeanor, such as a grizzly old man with a rough exterior.
A psychologist may use 'grizzly' to refer to a patient's description of a traumatic event, such as a grizzly bear attack.
A park ranger may use 'grizzly' to discuss safety measures in place for visitors in areas where grizzly bears are present.
A wildlife biologist may use 'grizzly' to describe the population dynamics of grizzly bears in a specific region.