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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The Scottish gritter and snowplough fleet is out in force across the nation's road network - with names like Sir Andy Flurry, Robert Brrrns, and Plougher O'Scotland.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Renner has been recovering since being left in a critical condition when he was accidentally run over by his own snowplough on New Year's Day 2023.
From BBC • May 31, 2024
Among those offering their support were Vin Diesel and Jeremy Renner, who is recovering from a major snowplough accident.
From BBC • May 4, 2023
Actor Jeremy Renner says he "chose to survive" after being seriously injured in a snowplough accident.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023
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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