snowshoe

An oblong frame, usually strung with interlaced strips or a taut membrane, worn on the foot to enable walking on deep snow.

To travel on snowshoes.

A contrivance attached to the foot to enable the wearer to walk on deep snow without sinking to the extent of being disabled.

To walk on snow-shoes.

A slight frame of wood three or four feet long and about one third as wide, with thongs or cords stretched across it, and having a support and holder for the foot; — used by persons for walking on soft snow.

A flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.

to travel using snowshoes

a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

travel on snowshoes