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
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
Behind Moore, junior left guard Nate Kalepo pulled from left to right — a renegade snowplow craving contact.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 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
In South Dakota, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken urged residents not to travel Monday if they did not have to, and to give snowplows time and patience so they can clear the roads.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
The California Department of Transportation already had more than 4,000 employee working statewide, including more than 57 who were operating snowplows, graders, loaders and dump trucks in San Bernardino County, officials said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
They’re moving all the snowplows and road graders outside to make room for our new production.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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