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snowshoe Definition

snow·shoe (-s̸ho̵̅o̅′)

noun

either of a pair of racket-shaped frames of wood, etc. fitted with crosspieces and crisscrossed with strips of leather, etc., worn on the feet to prevent sinking in deep snow

intransitive verb -·shoed′, -·shoe′·ing

to use snowshoes in walking

snowshoe Related Forms
snow·sho′er noun
snowshoe Usage Examples

Object

  • sledding: Resort attractions: Ice skating, sleigh rides, sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, excursion to Manchester for outlet shopping.
  • dogsledding: Snowshoeing, dogsledding, snowmobiling are easy to pick-up, others like cross-country skiing will involve more intensive instruction.
  • fishing: Activities include horse drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, visits to the Wolf education center.

Modifies a noun

  • hike: Calling down to the hotel lobby, I booked a snowshoe hike for 11am.
  • walking: These include ice-skating, dogsled rides, snowshoe walking and torch-lit descents.
  • walk: Alternatively, you can choose to spend the afternoon on a snowshoe walk along the trails through the stunning mountain scenery.
  • rabbit: You know the snowshoe rabbits were my main source of meat during the winters.
  • hare: And snowshoe hares have pure white fur, which allows them to blend into their snowy environment without being seen.
  • trail: The resort is equipped with an ice-skating rink, a sports center and numerous scenic snowshoe trails.

Modifying Another Word

  • there: But a producer least populated areas and snowshoeing there of the state.

Present participle complement

  • hike: The hotel runs an extensive program with toboggan rides snowshoe hiking tours, ski races, skittles and much more.
  • trek: There are several marked paths for hiking or snowshoe trekking through spectacular scenery.

Browse dictionary entries near snowshoe

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  2. snowplow
  3. snowpack
  4. snowmold
  5. snowmobile
  6. snowmelt
  7. snowman
  8. snowflake
  9. snowfield
  10. snowfall
  1. snowshoe hare
  2. snowslide
  3. snowstorm
  4. snowsuit
  5. snowy
  6. snowy egret
  7. snowy owl
  8. SNR
  9. snub
  10. snub-nosed