Meaning of the word snowplow in English

What does snowplow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snowplow

US /ˈsnoʊ.plaʊ/
UK /ˈsnəʊ.plaʊ/
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Noun

a vehicle or device for clearing snow from roads, railroads, etc.

Example:
The city deployed snowplows to clear the streets after the heavy snowfall.
He attached a small snowplow to his ATV to clear his driveway.

Verb

to clear snow from (a road, railroad, etc.) with a snowplow

Example:
The crew worked all night to snowplow the main roads.
It's a big job to snowplow the entire neighborhood after a blizzard.