the action or practice of travelling on snow-shoes

[kadioguy]

[Oxford English Dictionary]

snow-shoeing
n.
the action or practice of travelling on snow-shoes, esp. as an exercise or sport; also attributive.

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What is the difference between 'action' and 'practice' here?

 

[teechar]

action

This refers to actual steps/operation. For example:
We made good progress that day, snowshoeing our way across that vast wilderness.

practice

This refers to the activity in general. For example:
Snowshoeing has become popular over the past couple of years.

By the way, can you please provide a link to the definition you quoted in your post?

 

[kadioguy]

Did the dictionary definitions not help you?

I can't decide which definition of 'practice' can be applied. :-?
I just look up words with simple and few definitions in the dictionary.

By the way, can you please provide a link to the definition you quoted in your post?

The Oxford English Dictionary online needs a subscription for access, so I will give you a screenshot instead.