Meaning of the word snowplough in English

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

snowplough

US /ˈsnoʊˌplaʊ/
UK /ˈsnəʊˌplaʊ/

Noun

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

Example:
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The city deployed several snowploughs to clear the main roads after the blizzard.
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The farmer used a small snowplough attached to his tractor to clear his driveway.

Verb

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

Example:
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The crew worked all night to snowplough the mountain pass.
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It took hours to snowplough the entire length of the highway.