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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“It” is the accident that nearly killed the Oscar-nominated actor New Year’s Day 2023 as he was clearing the driveway at his home near Mount Rose in Nevada using a massive snowcat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
They welded old school bus seats to a car-hauling trailer and hitched it to a snowcat, a tractor with snow treads, then put out the word they would be towing people up the mountain.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 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 was using a snowcat, a tracked vehicle designed to move on snow.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2023
If you’ve never been cat-skiing before, here’s what to expect: You and a group of about 10 to 12 people will pile into the enclosed back of a snowcat tricked out with benches or seats.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2021
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