Snowplough

usgb/ˈsnəʊplaʊ/
noun

A vehicle or device that removes snow from a street or road by pushing it to the side.

After the heavy snowfall, the snowploughs were out all night clearing the roads.
Visual representation of "snowplough" - A vehicle or device that removes snow from a street or road by pushing it to the side.

Often appears as...

  • the snowplough was
  • snowplough clearing
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Weather Dependent

The word 'snowplough' explicitly refers to an activity that happens in snowy conditions.

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School was canceled because the snowplough couldn't clear all the roads.
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Emergent Context

Expect to see or use 'snowplough' often in narratives or news related to winter or cold regions.

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The local news showed snowploughs working throughout the night.
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Public Service

A 'snowplough' usually suggests a service provided by authorities or contractors to maintain safe travel.

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The city's snowploughs keep the streets walkable during winter.
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