snowblower

Winter clearing machine

A snowblower is a machine that clears snow from driveways, sidewalks, and paths by scooping it up and throwing it to the side through a chute.

Also called a snow thrower.

I need to get the snowblower out before the driveway freezes over.

machine

auger

Spiral hole-maker

  • chuteInclined passage for descent
  • impellerPump's spinning blade assembly
  • engineMachine producing motion

throttle · starter · carburetor · sparkplug · gearbox · ignition · belt · clutch · exhaust · muffler

clearing

plow

Tool for turning soil

scoop · throw · discharge · path · swath · driveway · sidewalk · walkway · pavement · surface

winter

blizzard

Violent prolonged snowstorm

  • flurryBrief burst of activity
  • sleetPartly frozen precipitation
  • slushPartly melted snow

whiteout · windchill · ice · frost · nor'easter · snowpack · powder · drifts · accumulation · subzero

power

horsepower

Rate of mechanical work

robust · durable · sturdy · reliable · industrial · mechanized · electric · cordless · battery · gas-powered

storage

garage

Enclosed vehicle storage structure

  • shedCast off naturally
  • coverProtect by overlaying
  • tarpWaterproof protective sheeting

winterize · off-season · maintenance · tune-up · oil change · spark plug · belt replacement · lubrication

Categories
Opposites
seasonal function

snowblowerlawn mower

Grass-cutting machine

leaf blower · sprinkler system · weed whacker · hedge trimmer · air conditioner

material handling direction

snowblowersalt spreader

Vehicle dispensing road de-icer

snow removal method

snowblowersnow shovel

Tool for moving powder

shovel · manual labor · broom · ice scraper · rock salt

Family

snowblowers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G