English Explanatory Dictionary

snow shed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tunnel-like structure that provides roads and railroad tracks with protection from avalanches and heavy snowfalls that cannot be easily removed.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnəʊʃɛd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-snow shed.wav /ˈsnoʊˌʃɛd/ En-us-snow shed.mp3

Word forms

snow shed snow sheds snowshed snow-shed

Etymology

From snow + shed.

Synonyms

avalanche gallery snow bridge
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