Snowl (?), n. (Zoöl.) The hooded merganser. [Local, U.S.]

Snow"less (?), a. Destitute of snow.

{ Snow"plow`, Snow"plough` } (?), n. An implement operating like a

plow, but on a larger scale, for clearing away the snow from roads,

railways, etc.

Snow"shed (?), n. A shelter to protect from snow, esp. a long roof over

an exposed part of a railroad.

Snow"shoe` (?), n. A slight frame of wood three or four feet long and

about one third as wide, with thongs or cords stretched across it, and

having a support and holder for the foot; -- used by persons for

walking on soft snow.

Snow"shoe`ing, n. Traveling on snowshoes.

Snow"sho`er (?), n. One who travels on snowshoes; an expert in using

snowshoes. W. G. Beers.

Snow"slip` (?), n. A large mass or avalanche of snow which slips down

the side of a mountain, etc.

Snow"storm` (?), n. A storm with falling snow.

Snow"-white` (?), a. White as snow; very white. "Snow-white and

rose-red" Chaucer.

Snow"y (?), a. 1. White like snow. "So shows a snowy dove trooping with

crows." Shak.

2. Abounding with snow; covered with snow. "The snowy top of cold

Olympus." Milton.

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