snowplow
Americannoun
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snowplows
plural
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an implement or machine for clearing away snow from highways, railroad tracks, etc.
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Skiing. a maneuver in which a skier pushes the heels of both skis outward so that they are far apart, as for turning, decreasing speed, or stopping.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to clear away snow with a snowplow.
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Skiing. to execute a snowplow.
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As the area became more popular over the years, leading to mounting tensions between skiers, commuters, snowplow drivers and highway-patrol officials, Pistono worked to keep the peace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
This Christmas marks not quite two years since Renner was severely injured, almost dying after being crushed by a 7-ton snowplow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024
Rhode Island officials said that 450 snowplow crews would report for duty around 1 a.m.
From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
He just climbs over the mountain of snow left by the snowplow.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
Do you ever run into issues with other vehicles or pedestrians, like snowplows or people cleaning out their own digs?
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
In past years, rural areas in the northeast have been entirely cut off while snowplows attempted to clear roads.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
The Central Nippon Expressway Co. closed the road and mobilized snowplows and tow trucks to clear the stranded vehicles, while delivering snacks, drinking water and portable toilets for those trapped.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
Caltrans snowplows have cleared the majority of highways around the mountain communities, but most county roads are still either limited to one lane or blocked with snow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
City snowplows thunder through the streets as the white snow gets piled up and sooty, until nothing is pristine.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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