web

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of a pair of webbed frames for walking on top of deep snow. [See picture at snowshoe].

See: snowshoe ((n.)) (def. 1 and picture)

Quotations

1923

. . . it is said they still enjoy an occasional zestful tramp on the "webs" over leagues of new Manitoba snow.

1956

As you proceed, the slush on your webs freezes. The webs become heavier to lift.