snowplough
Britishnoun
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an implement or vehicle for clearing away snow
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skiing a technique of turning the points of the skis inwards to turn or stop
Example Sentences
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A snowplough had to come onto the pitch before extra-time.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
Among those offering their support were Vin Diesel and Jeremy Renner, who is recovering from a major snowplough accident.
From BBC • May 4, 2023
When the snowplough started skidding on the ice, Renner said he put a foot out of the cab to check whether Alex was in its way, without setting the parking brake.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023
Travel problems across the country were being exacerbated by a shortage of snowplough operators, with low pay rates being blamed.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2022
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
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