What does snowdrift mean?
Snowdrift means A bank of snow accumulated by the wind..
Snowdrift
/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 snowdrift
Antonyms for snowdrift
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Word Forms
- snowdrifts
- snow drift
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for snowdrift?
Common synonyms include snowbank.
What is the opposite of snowdrift?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use snowdrift 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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