snowplow

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noun

snow·​plow ˈsnō-ˌplau̇ How to pronounce snowplow (audio)
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: any of various devices used for clearing away snow
2
: a stemming with both skis used for coming to a stop, slowing down, or descending slowly

snowplow

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verb

snowplowed; snowplowing; snowplows

intransitive verb

: to execute a snowplow
snowplowed to a stop

Examples of snowplow in a Sentence

Verb He snowplowed to a stop.
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Noun
The snowplow mechanics are another critical part of the city's operation, working around the clock to keep the trucks in service. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Mario Vasquez, an assistant city manager and director of planning and development, decided to help out manning a snowplow truck. NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
That’s why after ordering a new 10-ton 2022 Freightliner snowplow in 2021 the city is already moving ahead with an additional 2023 model. John Benson, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2022 Some Massachusetts towns, for example, are offering up to $310 an hour to snowplow operators amid stiff competition for commercial drivers. al, 16 Nov. 2021 See all Example Sentences for snowplow 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowplow was in 1792

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“Snowplow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowplow. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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snowplow

noun
snow·​plow
-ˌplau̇
: any of various devices used for clearing away snow

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