n. A shelter to protect from snow, esp. a long roof over an exposed part of a railroad. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A slight frame of wood three or four feet long and about one third as wide, with thongs or cords stretched across it, and having a support and holder for the foot; -- used by persons for walking on soft snow. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Traveling on snowshoes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who travels on snowshoes; an expert in using snowshoes. W. G. Beers. [ 1913 Webster ]