snowcat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snowcat
First recorded in 1950–55; originally a trademark (1946) of the Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation
Example Sentences
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Not bad, especially after breaking 30 bones when his 14,000-pound snowcat rolled over him after he and his adult nephew used it to free a snowbound truck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2023
"Your a champion mate! We love you", Hemsworth wrote, while Evans exclaimed how tough Renner was, and asked: "Has anyone even checked on the snowcat???"
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2023
Renner had previously purchased the snowcat in order to build a sledding course for his children.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2023
Before that, she spent 16 years in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where she climbed the ranks from race crew and snowcat operator to racing manager and, eventually, director of mountain operations.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022
For just about $8, you can take a snowcat up Mount Kirkup to enjoy pristine backcountry.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
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