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eye [trans. from Ojibwa] Rare 
n. the open space somewhat forward of the central point of a snowshoe, necessary for the tipping action of the snowshoer's foot when walking or running.
See also: toe-hole
- 1860 (1956) In many parts they only take a long board, which they cut in the shape of a fish, but, of course, the "eye" of the shoe [snowshoe] must be made in this.
- 1860 (1956) They [Ojibwa] call this hole "oshkinjig," or the "eye of the snowshoe."
- 1860 (1956) In many parts they only take a long board, which they cut in the shape of a fish, but, of course, the "eye" of the shoe [snowshoe] must be made in this.