Meaning of the word snowshoe in English

What does snowshoe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snowshoe

US /ˈsnoʊ.ʃuː/

UK /ˈsnəʊ.ʃuː/

a flat, open-toed frame, typically made of wood and rawhide or of lightweight metal, attached to a boot to allow walking on snow without sinking.

Example:

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He strapped on his snowshoes and headed into the deep powder.

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We rented snowshoes for our winter hike.

Synonym:

winter footwear snow walking gear

to walk on snow using snowshoes.

Example:

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We plan to snowshoe across the frozen lake.

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It's a great day to snowshoe in the mountains.

Synonym:

trek hike walk

Related Word:

Snowshoe cat