snowplow

[ snoh-plou ]

/ ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ /

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an implement or machine for clearing away snow from highways, railroad tracks, etc.

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.

to clear of snow using a snowplow.

to clear away snow with a snowplow.

Skiing. to execute a snowplow.

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An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; snow + plow

Materials found in snowplows include steel, aluminum, plastics, and fiberglass, as well as UHMW polyethylene.
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It had snowed in the night, and Buff Miles, who drove the village snowplow, was also driver of "the 'bus."
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The only excitement was seeing the snowplow drawn by two horses, go up on this side of the street and down on the other.
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Their progress was slowed here for the road had not been cleared by a snowplow.
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Today, the first of October forty years ago, we drove the snowplow at home.
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