snow snake

noun

A Native American winter sport in which poles are thrown as far as possible along a trough or track of snow.

Meanings

nounsnow snake (countable and uncountable, plural snow snakes)

plural snow snakes · alternative snowsnake

  1. uncountableA Native American winter sport in which poles are thrown as far as possible along a trough or track of snow.
  2. countableThe pole used in this game.
  3. UScountableuncountableartsA fictional creature, a snake that is only active during winter months.
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