snowplow

[ snoh-plou ]

/ ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ /

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

A snowplow driver got the axe after posting a video of himself gleefully dumping snowdrifts onto cars earlier this winter.
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The trail curved sharply ahead and Troy gently manipulated the front fork skis into a snowplow to cut speed.
The Thirst Quenchers|Rick Raphael
Their progress was slowed here for the road had not been cleared by a snowplow.
Janet Hardy in Hollywood|Ruthe S. Wheeler
The only excitement was seeing the snowplow drawn by two horses, go up on this side of the street and down on the other.
Village Life in America 1852-1872|Caroline Cowles Richards

"We followed the snowplow up," Bud said, going to the table where his after-school snack always waited.
The Black Fawn|James Arthur Kjelgaard
Today, the first of October forty years ago, we drove the snowplow at home.
Look Back on Happiness|Knut Hamsun