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snowplough

British  
/ ˈsnəʊˌplaʊ /

noun

  1. an implement or vehicle for clearing away snow

  2. skiing a technique of turning the points of the skis inwards to turn or stop

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A snowplough had to come onto the pitch before extra-time.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Avengers star Jeremy Renner has said the accident in which he was crushed by his snowplough in January was "my mistake, and I paid for it".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023

A spokesman said a snowplough team had been deployed and urged motorists to avoid the area.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2022

"He sweeps up everything, just like a snowplough," says Gerard Piqué.

From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2012

And her a lady that can turn off copy like a rotary snowplough in a Dakota blizzard!

From The Gentleman from Indiana by Tarkington, Booth