n. any of various devices for clearing snow off roads, railway tracks, etc.; in modern use, usually, a vehicle equipped with a blade for this purpose.
- 1849  [Settlers] are of course indispensable along a road at intervals, to keep it clear of snow in winter, by means of the simple snowplough, like the letter A laid on the ground and drawn by horses or bullocks.
- 1854  In consequence of a snow plough being in front of the Express engine, and it blowing a heavy storm at the time, the Engineer did not perceive the warning.
- 1895  The snow-plough made its first appearance on the street this morning.
- 1966  How many even knew where to find someone with a snowplow for hire?