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snowshoe line 
1 Obs. the thongs of rawhide, or babiche, which are used to web snowshoes (def. 1).
See also: snowshoe ((n.)) (def. 1) snowshoe netting
- 1831 (1944) That Gentlemen in charge of Districts and Posts be directed to use their utmost endeavours to collect large quantities of . . . Snowshoe Line . . . as these articles are absolutely necessary for the trade in many parts of the country, and cannot be purchased in Europe or Canada.
2 the harness by which a snowshoe is attached to the foot.
See also: snowshoe lashing
- 1934 . . . pushing our feet into the snowshoe lines we hit the trail once more.
- 1831 (1944) That Gentlemen in charge of Districts and Posts be directed to use their utmost endeavours to collect large quantities of . . . Snowshoe Line . . . as these articles are absolutely necessary for the trade in many parts of the country, and cannot be purchased in Europe or Canada.