Definition

Noun: A snow blower is a powered machine designed to clear snow from a surface, such as a driveway or sidewalk. It operates by using an auger or impeller to scoop up the snow and then forcefully propel it away through a discharge chute.

Usage

A snow blower is used as a tool for snow removal. It is typically a standalone noun referring to the machine itself. - After the heavy storm, I used the snow blower to clear my driveway. - Electric snow blowers are quieter than gas-powered models.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a more general sense to describe any powerful, automated system that removes or displaces a large amount of something quickly.
  • The new policy acted like a snow blower, instantly clearing the backlog of applications.

Variants and Related Words

• Snow thrower: Often used interchangeably with "snow blower," though some make a technical distinction based on the machine's power and method of moving snow.
• Snow removal: The general activity or service for which a snow blower is used.

Synonyms

• Snow thrower
• Snow machine (in the specific context of removal)

Related Phrases

• To blow snow: The action performed by a snow blower.
  • It took an hour to blow all the snow from the walkways.

Noun

1. a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute