What does snow drift mean?
Snow drift means A bank of snow accumulated by the wind..
Snow drift
/ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ · noun
Meaning
A bank of snow accumulated by the wind..
Example Sentences
In winter the line between Barnard Castle and Kirkby Stephen was regularly blocked by snowdrifts; in 1947, for instance, it was closed for eight weeks and only three weeks before it was finally closed no trains were able to use it for three days because of thick snow.
Synonyms for snow drift
Antonyms for snow drift
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Word Forms
- snowdrifts
- snow drift
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for snow drift?
Common synonyms include snowbank.
What is the opposite of snow drift?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use snow drift in a sentence?
In winter the line between Barnard Castle and Kirkby Stephen was regularly blocked by snowdrifts; in 1947, for instance, it was closed for eight weeks and only three weeks before it was finally closed no trains were able to use it for three days because of thick snow.
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