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

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 Soldiers from Company B of the 339th Infantry Regiment wear snowshoes during a patrol in northern Russia. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, "The One Time American Troops Fought Russians Was at the End of World War I—and They Lost," 9 Nov. 2018 In the winter, strap on a pair of ice skates, snowshoes, or cross-country skis. — Daniel Otis, Sunset, "Top Wow Spots of Banff & Jasper National Parks," 22 Jan. 2018 More information: Mirror Lake has two winter snowshoe hikes through Fern Dell Gorge scheduled for Jan. 20 and Feb. 10. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mirror Lake's Fern Dell Gorge is a winter wonderland," 11 Jan. 2018 On Mount Mansfield, the state’s highest peak, the Stone Hut, built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, offers a snug, historic winter retreat for intrepid families who trek in on skis or snowshoes. — Katie Arnold, Outside Online, "Yes, You Should Move Your Family to Vermont," 20 June 2018 Wheel & Sprocket offers onsite ski and snowshoe rentals from a hut near the Evergreen parking lot. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "8 of Wisconsin's best state parks to visit in winter," 8 Feb. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

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 For now, the preserve is popular for daytime use like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing in the winter. — Sunset, "This Southwestern Road Trip Is Filled with Hidden Gems," 22 Jan. 2018 Gather up the family and friends for some breathtaking views and snowshoe action. — Michelle Jenkins, idahostatesman, "Snowshoe under the stars to benefit JDRF | Idaho Statesman," 26 Feb. 2018 A day of outdoor and studio activities, with scavenger hunts, hikes and other winter activities - ice skating, painting the pond, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing - weather permitting. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Breathe events Jan. 10," 16 Jan. 2018

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