Definition of snowplow
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
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First Known Use of snowplow
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Definition of snowplow
intransitive verb
: to execute a snowplow snowplowed to a stop
Examples of snowplow in a Sentence
He snowplowed to a stop.
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First Known Use of snowplow
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SNOWPLOW Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of snowplow for English Language Learners
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: a flat or curved piece of metal that is attached to the front of a vehicle and used for clearing snow from a road, driveway, etc.; also : a vehicle (such as a truck) that has a snowplow attached
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: a position in skiing in which the front ends of the skis are moved together in order to stop, slow down, or turn
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Definition of snowplow for English Language Learners
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: to move the front ends of your skis together in order to stop, slow down, or turn
SNOWPLOW Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of snowplow for Students
: any of various devices used for clearing away snow
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