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1snowplow
noun snow·plow \ˈsnō-ˌplau̇\
: 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
: a position in skiing in which the front ends of the skis are moved together in order to stop, slow down, or turn
Full 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
1792
Rhymes with SNOWPLOW
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2snowplow
intransitive verb
: to move the front ends of your skis together in order to stop, slow down, or turn
Full Definition of SNOWPLOW
: to execute a snowplow <snowplowed to a stop>
First Known Use of SNOWPLOW
1904
SNOWPLOW Defined for Kids
snowplow
noun snow·plow \ˈsnō-ˌplau̇\
Definition of SNOWPLOW for Kids
: any of various devices used for clearing away snow
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