packing snow

noun

Snow that is at or near the melting point and in which the crystals are sufficiently intact, so that it can easily be packed, e.g. in order to make snowballs or snow structures.

Meanings

nounpacking snow (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSnow that is at or near the melting point and in which the crystals are sufficiently intact, so that it can easily be packed, e.g. in order to make snowballs or snow structures.

Translations

Finnish nuoska, nuoskalumi
  • nuoskatype of snow
  • nuoskalumitype of snow
Swedish kramsnö
  • kramsnötype of snow
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APA

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“packing snow.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/packing%20snow. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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