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Snowplow — Snow plow , Snowplough Snow plough , n. An implement operating like a plow, but on a larger scale, for clearing away the snow from roads, railways, etc. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
snowplow — ☆ snowplow [snō′plou΄ ] n. 1. any bulldozerlike device or machine used to clear snow off a road, railroad, etc. 2. Skiing a stemming of both skis, as for stopping, with the inside ski edges dug into the snow, and the tips of the skis pointed at… … English World dictionary
Snowplow — A snowplow (also spelled snow plow, snowplough or snow plough, see miscellaneous spelling differences) is a vehicle, or a device intended for mounting on a vehicle, for removing snow and sometimes ice from outdoor surfaces, typically those… … Wikipedia
snowplow — /snoh plow /, n. 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… … Universalium
snowplow — 1. noun a) A vehicle that is used to push snow off surfaces such as roads. b) A device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used as a snowplow. 2. verb a) To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow. b) To perform a snowplow in skiing … Wiktionary
snowplow — snow•plow [[t]ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ[/t]] n. 1) an implement or machine for clearing away snow from highways, railroad tracks, etc 2) spo a maneuver in which a skier pushes the heels of both skis outward, as for turning, decelerating, or stopping 3) to clear … From formal English to slang
snowplow — I. noun Date: 1792 1. 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 II. intransitive verb Date: 1904 to execute a snowplow < snowplowed to a stop > … New Collegiate Dictionary
snowplow — snow|plow1 [ snou,plau ] noun count a large vehicle that pushes snow off the road snowplow snow|plow 2 [ snou,plau ] verb intransitive in SKIING, to slow down or stop by pointing the front of your skis toward each other … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Snowplow (sculpture) — Snowplow (1968) is an abstract outdoor sculpture by Mark di Suvero. The sculpture is comprised of a steel plow blade, a rubber tire, and an industrial steel base connecting these elements. Snowplow is located southeast of the parking lot to the… … Wikipedia
Snowplow Game — The Snowplow Game The snowplow being used to clear a spot for a field goal attempt. Miami Dolphins New England Patriots … Wikipedia
