snowshoe

noun

snow·shoe | \ ˈsnō-ˌshü

Definition of snowshoe

(Entry 1 of 2)

: 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

snowshoe

verb

snowshoed; snowshoeing

Definition of snowshoe (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to travel on snowshoes

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Examples of snowshoe in a Sentence

Verb

We snowshoed through the woods.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Hike, snowshoe, or ski in White Mountain National Forest before heading back to the resort for a round of golf or fine dining with a view. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "These historic lodges are the perfect way to see North America’s wild parks," 2 July 2019 Whittaker Mountaineering next door rents snowshoes, skis, snow tubes, tire chains and more. See whittakermountaineering.com. — Carol Pucci, The Seattle Times, "For a visit without the crowds, head to Mount Rainier in winter," 20 Feb. 2019 Strap on snowshoes for this race through the Phillips School Forest on Jan. 27. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Hot Air Affair, Lake Superior Ice Festival and more to do around Wisconsin this week," 21 Jan. 2018 The National Park Inn and restaurant at Longmire is open year-round for lodging, food, gifts and snowshoe rentals. — Carol Pucci, The Seattle Times, "For a visit without the crowds, head to Mount Rainier in winter," 20 Feb. 2019 Ski, snowshoe or hike 5 kilometers around Lake Minocqua by candlelight beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 24. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Birkie, Bockfest and more to do around Wisconsin this week," 18 Feb. 2018 The park road to the Paradise area, which features a visitor center and snowy terrain where many people ski and snowshoe, was closed. — Evan Bush, The Seattle Times, "Mount Rainier National Park closes lower-elevation gate amid government shutdown," 7 Jan. 2019 Some snowshoes will be available to borrow and there also will be hot beverages and marshmallows for roasting around a campfire. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "World's Longest Weenie Roast, Bald Eagle Watching Day and more to do around Wisconsin this week," 25 Feb. 2018 Humans have been using snowshoes for thousands of years. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "What Is Snowshoe Racing? A Look Inside the Niche and Challenging Winter Sport," 17 Oct. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Visitors are encouraged to check out what the park has to offer in every season, from peeping spring wildflowers to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing over the dunes and seeing the frozen waterfront when temperatures fall. — Michael Schroeder, Washington Post, "Visiting the nation’s newest national park: Indiana Dunes," 7 June 2019 Trip Highlights Soar over New Zealand’s highest peaks and discover ice caves while snowshoeing atop a glacier. — National Geographic, "New Zealand High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 The Blombergs had told me the area is especially popular for snowshoeing in the winter, and snowshoe signs on trail markers were evidence of that. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin's highest point - Timm's Hill - is a quiet escape away from everything," 5 July 2018 Curvy Kili Crew member Diandra Oliver, 36, grew up on rivers and mountains and spent most of her life hiking and snowshoeing in northern British Columbia. — Kathleen Rellihan, Glamour, "Who Says Plus-Size Women Can't Climb Kilimanjaro?," 8 Mar. 2019 Private lessons are also available for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and other wintry outdoor activities, as are specific couples retreat packages tailored to the season’s best offerings. — Ariel Okin, Vogue, "8 Romantic Winter Weekend Getaways From New York City," 29 Dec. 2018 There are also extensive cross-country, snowshoeing and backcountry opportunities in the region, and the groomed and tracked trails at both Royal Gorge and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center are a great place to start for novices. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Why Bay Area Residents Are Flocking to Truckee, California—And You Should Too," 11 Dec. 2018 There is ice skating, snowshoeing, boutique shopping, and pampering spas. — Discover Magazine, "The Great Snow of Beaver Creek," 3 Oct. 2018 Hiking, snowshoeing, fat-tire bikes and pets are not permitted on cross-country ski trails when they're groomed. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mirror Lake's Fern Dell Gorge is a winter wonderland," 11 Jan. 2018

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