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web 
n. one of a pair of webbed frames for walking on top of deep snow. [See picture at snowshoe].
See also: snowshoe ((n.)) (def. 1 and picture)
- 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.
- 1923 . . . it is said they still enjoy an occasional zestful tramp on the "webs" over leagues of new Manitoba snow.