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Snowblower - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A snowblower is a machine used to clear snow from driveways, sidewalks, or roads by blowing it to the side. It helps remove snow quickly and efficiently during winter.

snowblower

/ˈsnoʊˌbloʊər/ /ˈsnəʊˌbləʊə/

Definition:

A machine that clears snow by blowing it to the side or into a container.

Synonyms:

snow thrower, snow machine, snow remover

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

snow shovel, manual scraper

Common Collocations:

start the snowblower, operate the snowblower, gas-powered snowblower, electric snowblower, heavy-duty snowblower

Derivatives:

snowblowing, snowblowed (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "snowblower" for powered machines; "shovel" for manual tools to avoid confusion.

Common Phrases:

clear the driveway with a snowblower, fire up the snowblower, winter storm prep with a snowblower

Etymology:

Compound of "snow" and "blower," first recorded in the early 20th century for mechanized snow removal.

Examples:

  • 1. My neighbor lent me his snowblower after the heavy snowfall.
  • 2. She bought an electric snowblower for her small driveway.
  • 3. The old gas-powered snowblower is noisy but effective.
  • 4. He forgot to winterize his snowblower, so it wouldn’t start.

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