snowplow
Americannoun
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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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Transportation Department officials have had to take snowplow attachments off some of their trucks and add crash cushions to block roads for crowd control during protests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Rhode Island officials said that 450 snowplow crews would report for duty around 1 a.m.
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024
Actor Jeremy Renner, who survived a serious snowplow accident at the start of 2023, followed.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.
From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023
He just climbs over the mountain of snow left by the snowplow.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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