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: a usually lightweight platform for the foot that is designed to enable a person to walk on soft snow without sinking and that typically consists of an oblong frame crossed with leather thongs or synthetic material
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Verb
We snowshoed through the woods.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
After that, a series of candlelight hikes, snowshoe and cross-country skiing events will be scheduled throughout the winter, and Earth Day and Arbor Day events across the state, including the ceremonial planting of 125 trees.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 21 Nov. 2024
This Classic Thermal Merino Crew Top is constructed with 250-weight Merino wool fabric, which is warm enough for most winter pursuits, like resort skiing or snowshoeing in a national park.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
On a lighter note, the snow gave some who had harbored snowshoes or skis at home the opportunity to put them to use.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
After that, a series of candlelight hikes, snowshoe and cross-country skiing events will be scheduled throughout the winter, and Earth Day and Arbor Day events across the state, including the ceremonial planting of 125 trees.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Those seeking adventure will enjoy skiing down Eiger, snowshoeing under the stars and walking along the First Cliff Walk viewing platform.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 21 Nov. 2024
This Classic Thermal Merino Crew Top is constructed with 250-weight Merino wool fabric, which is warm enough for most winter pursuits, like resort skiing or snowshoeing in a national park.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Snowshoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowshoe. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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snowshoe
1 of 2 noun
snow·shoe
-ˌshü 
: a light frame (as of wood or aluminum) strung with a net that is attached to the foot to prevent sinking in soft snow
snowshoe
2 of 2 verb
snowshoed; snowshoeing
: to travel on snowshoes
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