snowplow

noun, verb — 5 senses

snowplow

noun

Etymology From snow + plow.

1

US A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.

2

US A blade-like pushing device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.

3

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skating, Skiing, Sports US A maneuver in which the tips of the skis or skates point inwards and the back ends point outwards.

Derived terms
snowplough model, snowplow model, snowplough turn, snowplow turn, snowplow parent, snowplow parenting

snowplow

verb

Etymology From snow + plow.

1

US To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow.

2

US To perform a snowplow in skiing.

Related terms
conga line, snowblower

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