snowplow

American  

[snoh-plou] / ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ /

noun

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

2. 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.

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verb (used with object)

1. to clear of snow using a snowplow.

verb (used without object)

1. to clear away snow with a snowplow.

2. Skiing. to execute a snowplow.

Etymology

Origin of snowplow

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

Example Sentences

Renner suffered a life-threatening snowplow accident on New Year’s Day in 2023 and described the event and his struggles to recover in his 2025 memoir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Jeremy Renner has found his first movie role since his nearly fatal snowplow accident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

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

“So...wait...I’m still making money from the lawn care business and now there’s going to be more money from the snowplow business and I own a resort?”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen