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

By mid-April, the snow melted enough that snowplows could clear a path on old logging roads up to a landing above Coldwater Creek.

From Literature

Icicles hung from the eaves and snowplows navigated Frankfort’s narrow, winding streets after an unusually cold winter blast.

From Los Angeles Times

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

In past years, rural areas in the northeast have been entirely cut off while snowplows attempted to clear roads.

From Barron's

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