snow-shoe

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Definitions of snow-shoe word

noun snow-shoe a contrivance that may be attached to the foot to enable the wearer to walk on deep snow without sinking, especially a light, racket-shaped frame across which is stretched a network of rawhide. 1
noun snow-shoe Indian yellow (def 1). 1
verb without object snow-shoe to walk or travel on snowshoes. 1

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1655-65; snow + shoe

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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