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snow·plow

 (snō′plou′)
n.
1.
a. A plowlike device used to remove snow, especially from roads and railroad tracks.
b. A vehicle with such a device mounted on its front.
2. A skiing technique in which the tips of the skis are pointed together with the inner edges pressed into the snow to control progress or stop.

snow′plow′ v.
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snow•plow

(ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ)

n.
1. an implement or machine for clearing away snow from highways, railroad tracks, etc.
2. a maneuver in which a skier pushes the heels of both skis outward, as for turning, decelerating, or stopping.
v.t.
3. to clear of snow using a snowplow.
v.i.
4. to clear away snow with a snowplow.
5. to execute a snowplow.
[1785–95, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.snowplow - a vehicle used to push snow from roadssnowplow - a vehicle used to push snow from roads
automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
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