snowshoe
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsnoʊˌʃuː/
KK: /ˈsnoʊˌʃu/
intransitive verb
Definition
To walk or travel using special footwear designed for walking on snow.
Example
In winter, we love to snowshoe through the beautiful snowy forests.
Tense Forms
Past: snowshoed
Past Participle: snowshoed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to snowshoe in the winter?
No, I haven't, but it sounds like a lot of fun!
It's amazing! You can really explore places that are covered in snow when you snowshoe.
I should definitely give it a try next winter!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tread
walk
trudge
Antonyms
sink
slide
fall
noun
Definition
A type of footwear that helps a person walk on soft snow without sinking, usually made of a flat frame with straps to secure it to the foot.
Example
During the winter, we use snowshoes to explore the snowy trails in the mountains.
Conversation
Have you ever tried using snowshoes for hiking in the winter?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really fun!
They are! You can walk on top of the snow without sinking in.
Root Explanation
Snowshoe → The word is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "shoe" (from Old English *sceo*, meaning a covering for the foot). A snowshoe is a type of footwear designed to allow walking on snow without sinking.
Memory Tip
Think of 'snow' as the frozen precipitation and 'shoe' as a covering for the foot — together, they create a special footwear for walking on snow.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.