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(Himalayas) Synonym of abominable snowman (“yeti”)
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(cryptozoology, often capitalized) A humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas.
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A humanoid or apelike creature supposed to exist in the Himalayas.
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A seal's breathing-hole in the ice.
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A snowstorm that travels quickly eastward from the Canadian Rockies.
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A dense spread of algae on the surface of water.
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A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
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A wave of unusually cold temperatures in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2018
v
To snow on; to cover with snow, or as if with snow.
n
(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.
adj
Marked by overly cold and snowy conditions; blizzardlike.
n
(slang) An usually severe snowstorm or series of snowstorms.
n
(informal) A weather system that produces intense rain, wind, and snow.
n
Alternative form of brackish water [(hydrology) Water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater.]
n
Obsolete form of boulder. [A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.]
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Wet, heavy and often sticky snow, which makes skiing and snowboarding difficult.
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Heavy, sticky snow that makes snowsports difficult.
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A pseudoscientific device supposed to drain clouds of orgone and thus cause rain.
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water obtained directly from clouds or mists rather than rain
n
(Canada, meteorology) Synonym of Colorado low
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(meteorology) A fast moving high precipitation winter storm system originating out of Colorado, and traveling east across the United States, dumping much snow on the Great Plains and the Midwest.
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(rare) A large, smothering, and destructive blizzard.
n
A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.
n
(informal) A comet whose nucleus is composed of an amalgamation of rock, dust, water ice, and frozen gases.
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The central region of the United States during the 1930s.
v
To cover a Christmas tree with artificial snow.
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A light, brief snowfall.
n
Alternative spelling of fogbow [(meteorology) A white arc or circle, similar to a rainbow, which can appear in the sky in foggy conditions as sunlight passes through small airborne water droplets.]
adj
Consisting of fresh water.
n
Alternative form of Snowflake Generation
n
A bright surface of ice or snow.
n
(meteorology, uncountable) A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.
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A type of short-lived, low-level rotating cloud that can form in a severe thunderstorm.
n
A single ball of hail, or solid precipitation
n
(Northern England (Cumberland, Westmorland)) A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain, especially one associated with a storm.
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sediment that accumulates at the base of a slope
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Rain, snow and other precipitation products of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour
n
(rivers) an obstruction to the flow of a river caused by the concatenation of surface ice into a ridge that rises above and sinks below the surface causing a blockage, occurring frequently during spring breakup season
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A ledge of ice that forms along the shoreline of the sea or of a great lake.
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(chiefly Canada and US, meteorology) Sleet.
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The instance of river ice breaking apart and running downstream in the spring.
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An ice-covered landscape.
n
Alternative form of ice storm [A storm in which rain freezes on contact with the ground to form a sheet of ice.]
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(zoology) A cavity, or excavation, made in the snow by a seal, over its breathing hole in the sea ice.
n
(Scotland, and archaically in England and Ireland) The letter Z; zed, zee.
n
(skiing slang) The low-humidity powder snow found in Japan's Snow Country
n
A mountain covered with ice and snow, a snow mountain.
n
Alternative spelling of juhyou [(Japan) Synonym of snow monster]
n
An atmospheric brightness seen from sea over distant snow-covered land in arctic regions.
n
(poetic, dated) avalanche
n
Alternative form of lauwine [(poetic, dated) avalanche]
n
(skiing) Partially melted snow with a pulpy texture, making for slow skiing.
n
The springtime snow runoff in mountain regions.
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The melting of snowpack at the end of winter.
n
Water originating from precipitation.
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Rain, in the form of liquid methane rather than water, that falls on Saturn's moon Titan and creates equivalent geographical features (rivers, lakes etc.) as does normal rain.
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A winter feeding-ground formed by moose trampling the snow.
adj
Abounding with snow; snowy; snow-covered (now especially in reference to plant habitats).
n
(meteorology) A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front at the surface and a temperature contrast exists between the advancing and retreating cold air masses.
n
(dialectal, Western Pennsylvania) An early spring snow.
n
Snow that is at or near the melting point and in which the crystals are sufficiently intact, so that it can easily be packed, e.g. in order to make snowballs or snow structures.
n
A piece of paper that has been folded many times and then cut so that when it is opened a figure that looks like a snowflake has formed.
n
A tall thin blade of hardened snow or ice, found closely spaced in large quantities at high altitudes.
n
(geomorphology) A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.
n
Alternative form of purga [A fine blizzard of snow in Russia.]
n
Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
n
(meteorology) Clipping of precipitation. [(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.]
n
(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
n
A fine blizzard of snow in Russia.
n
(meteorology) An elongated cloud and precipitation structure associated with an area of rainfall.
n
(geology) a crevasse at the upper end of a mountain glacier.
n
(US, dialectal, especially New England and New York) A light, brief snow.
n
An unstable mass of scree
n
A wide block of snow that is isolated from the rest of a slope and progressively loaded in order to judge stability and the risk of avalanche.
n
A habitat with many sagebrush plants.
n
A wisp of sand blowing across the ice.
n
A landscape characterised by scarps.
n
A rainbow seen in the spray of the ocean.
adj
(not comparable) Consisting of seawater.
n
(geography, glaciology) A sharp tower of ice formed by intersecting crevasses of a glacier.
n
(television) Synonym of snow (“random pattern of dots when there is no signal”)
n
(US, meteorology) The arrival of an extremely cold air mass of Siberian origin.
n
A kind of storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed over with ice.
n
An area of snow used for skiing.
v
(impersonal, of the weather) To be in a state in which sleet is falling.
n
Half-melted snow or ice, generally located on the ground.
n
A form of avalanche consisting of very wet snow.
n
(neologism) A natural neckdown (curb extension) caused by snowfall.
n
(fandom slang, Internet slang, furry fandom) a snow leopard.
v
(intransitive, obsolete) To snow.
n
(UK dialectal, uncountable) A light dusting, as of snow.
n
(uncountable) Any similar frozen form of a gas or liquid.
n
A design made in fresh snow by lying on one's back and moving the arms up and down and the legs from side to side.
n
A banner-like stream of snow blown into the air from a mountain peak, often having a pinkish colour and extending horizontally for several miles across the sky.
n
(Canada, US, slang) A young, attractive, female skier; a sexually active young woman attracted to the promiscuous après-ski way of life.
n
Alternative spelling of snowcap [A layer of snow covering a mountain top.]
n
The amount of snow on a mountain; the depth of snow that has fallen
n
(meteorology) A day on which a fall of snow is observed.
n
Alternative spelling of snow doughnut [A rare snow formation where self-rolling balls of snow lose their central portion, resulting in a doughnut shape.]
n
A rare snow formation where self-rolling balls of snow lose their central portion, resulting in a doughnut shape.
n
Alternative spelling of snowdrift [A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.]
n
The management of snow, using barriers and equipment, in order to manipulate its coverage, e.g. to prepare ground for skiing or to prevent snowdrifts.
n
A winter carnival that is always held in the snow.
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Snow sculpted into a human figure, a snowman or snowwoman.
n
(chiefly northern US and Canada) A walled structure constructed of snow and used for children's wintertime play.
n
A gate on a road in a mountainous area which is closed when the road is blocked by snow.
n
A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.
n
A solid precipitation in the form of very small particles of ice; granular snow
n
(construction) A device or series of devices attached to the roof in a pattern that attempts to hold the snow in place, thus preventing sudden snow or ice slides from the roof
n
A house or similar small edifice made from snow.
v
(transitive, usually passive) To prevent from moving (from a building, in a city, etc) by a large snowfall.
n
(idiomatic) An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.
n
The depth of snow accumulated on the ground.
n
The altitude, in a mountainous region, above which the ground is covered with snow, at any particular time.
n
(roofing) The live load due to the weight of snow on a structure, such as a roof; included in the design calculations.
n
alternative form of snowmelt [Runoff from melting snow]
n
Alternative form of snowmeow [(slang, chiefly Internet) A snow leopard.]
n
A white mold that grows on grass after snow melt.
n
Ellipsis of abominable snow monster.: synonym of yeti (“abominable snowman”). [(Himalayas) Synonym of abominable snowman (“yeti”)]
n
Alternative form of snow on the mountaintop [(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.]
n
Alternative spelling of snow on the mountaintop [(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.]
n
(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
n
Alternative form of snow on the rooftop [(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.]
n
Alternative spelling of snow on the rooftop [(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.]
n
(idiomatic, euphemistic, often humorous) Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
v
(usually in passive) To prevent (an event) from occurring because of snow.
n
A large pillow-like surface for measuring snowpack based on the hydrostatic pressure created by overlying snow.
n
An unheated enclosure outside the entrance to a house or hut in the arctic, often used for storage.
n
A rare meteorological phenomenon in which large snowballs are formed naturally as chunks of snow are blown along the ground by wind
n
A short duration of moderate snowfall. Some accumulation is possible.
v
(transitive, usually passive) To overwhelm (with large quantities of something to be dealt with).
v
(UK, usually passive) To prevent (an event) from occurring due to snow
n
Synonym of tree well (“depression in the snow around the base of a tree”)
adj
Covered with snow at the top, especially of a hill or mountain.
adj
Snowy; covered with snow.
n
Alternative form of snow goggles [Traditional eyewear used to prevent snow blindness, often formed of a piece of driftwood or bone into which one or two horizontal slits have been carved]
n
Alternative spelling of snowflake [A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.]
n
(informal) The knowledge and skill utilized during snow and inclement weather.
n
Alternative spelling of snow job [(idiomatic) An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.]
n
(informal) Alternative form of Snowmageddon [(informal) A severe blizzard or series of blizzards affecting one locale.]
n
Alternative form of snow porch [An unheated enclosure outside the entrance to a house or hut in the arctic, often used for storage.]
n
Alternative form of snow shed [(rail transport, road transport) A tunnel-like structure that provides roads and railroad tracks with protection from avalanches and heavy snowfalls that cannot be easily removed.]
adj
Of something with rapid growth, often uncontrolled. Compare snowball effect.
n
An accelerating growth of magnitude, including fame, fortune, importance, or danger.
n
The snow which is settled on the ground in below-melting-point conditions.
n
A figure of a bear made from snow in the style of a snowman.
n
An area of land covered by snow for an extended period
n
(also with capital) Especially, the area around the Great Lakes in the north-eastern United States.
n
(derogatory, slang) A person from rural areas of northern North America. Is used to mainly describe rural white Canadians, Alaskans or Upper Midwesterners, where the temperatures in the winter dip below freezing.
n
A person, usually one who is retired, who travels from a cold climate to a warmer one in the winter; one who overwinters elsewhere.
adj
Unable to move, because of heavy snow.
n
An atmospheric phenomenon resembling a rainbow but associated with snow.
n
A visual representation of a boy made from snow.
n
A layer of snow covering a mountain top.
adj
Obsolete form of snow-capped. [Covered with snow at the top, especially of a hill or mountain.]
n
A visual representation of a cat made from snow.
n
A visual representation of a child made from snow.
adj
(poetic) Covered in snow.
n
(informal, rare, slang) A sculpture of a penis, made out of snow
n
Alternative form of snow cover [The amount of snow on a mountain; the depth of snow that has fallen]
n
compressed snow that can be used to build structures
n
A visual representation of a dog made from snow.
adj
Covered in snowdrifts.
n
(Australia, slang) One who snowdrops (one who steals clothing (especially women's underwear) from a clothesline.
adj
Unable to get out of a place due to too much snow.
n
A snow-covered mountain feature.
n
An instance of falling of snow.
n
A large permanent expanse of snow on a mountain or at the head of a glacier.
n
A fight involving snow; a snowball fight.
v
To fall in the manner of a snowflake.
n
Alternative letter-case form of snowflake generation [The generation born in the 1980s and 1990s, viewed as being hypersensitive and needlessly treated as special compared with previous generations.]
n
Variant of a snowball's chance in hell.
n
The essence or qualities of a snowflake.
n
(obsolete) A bird, the snow bunting.
n
(rare) Collectively, snowpeople
n
A kind of snowman with female features, intended to represent a girl.
n
Alternative spelling of snow globe [A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.]
n
Travel through the snow.
n
tough clumps of mountain grass that are covered in snow part of the year
n
A hole dug out of a bank of snow for use as a temporary shelter.
n
A visual representation of a horse made from snow.
n
Alternative form of snow house [A building in which snow is preserved in warm weather.]
n
Alternative form of snow-how [(informal) The knowledge and skill utilized during snow and inclement weather.]
n
(meteorology) A hurricane or other such tropical storm which precipitates snow.
n
(informal) A snowman representing a child.
n
(US, dialect) The hooded merganser.
n
A snowy region or snowscape.
n
(rare, informal) Fall foliage in a snowy landscape.
n
Alternative spelling of snow line [The altitude, in a mountainous region, above which the ground is covered with snow, at any particular time.]
n
Alternative letter-case form of Snowmageddon [(informal) A severe blizzard or series of blizzards affecting one locale.]
n
The artificial production of snow
n
A humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks (arms), a carrot (nose), and stones or coal (eyes, mouth).
n
The quality of being a snowman.
n
Runoff from melting snow
n
(slang, chiefly Internet) A snow leopard.
n
(usually humorous) A person who studies the snow, or is an expert on snow-related matters.
n
Alternative spelling of snowwoman. [A female version of a snowman, i.e. having female characteristics]
n
A cancellation due to interfering snow.
n
An accumulation of packed snow, usually the seasonal amount.
n
(uncommon) Snow sculpted into a human figure, a snow figure: a snowman or snowwoman.
n
A pit dug in deep snow, often for purposes of protection or climate sampling
n
(informal) An unusually severe blizzard or series of blizzards.
n
Alternative form of snow porch [An unheated enclosure outside the entrance to a house or hut in the arctic, often used for storage.]
adj
(of an area) Covered lightly with snow.
n
A print (as of an animal) left in snow.
n
A landscape dominated by snow.
n
Alternative form of snow shed [(rail transport, road transport) A tunnel-like structure that provides roads and railroad tracks with protection from avalanches and heavy snowfalls that cannot be easily removed.]
n
Synonym of snowshoe evil
n
A large mass or avalanche of snow which slips down the side of a mountain, etc.
n
Alternative form of snow snake [(uncountable) A Native American winter sport in which poles are thrown as far as possible along a trough or track of snow.]
n
(meteorology) A type of winter waterspout that forms beneath a snow squall.
n
A sudden, localized blizzard.
adj
Of or pertaining to a snowstorm.
adj
(skiing) Certain to have snow.
n
The time of year when the weather is snowy.
adj
Topped with snow, as of a mountain.
adj
Obsolete form of snowtopped. [Topped with snow, as of a mountain.]
n
The identification of animals by observing the tracks they leave in snow
n
A female version of a snowman, i.e. having female characteristics
adj
Marked by snow, characterized by snow.
n
(meteorology) A rainbow formed from water spray, especially that which emanates from a waterfall.
n
Alternative form of spray bow [(meteorology) A rainbow formed from water spray, especially that which emanates from a waterfall.]
n
(meteorology) The time of year, generally in the early spring, when the snowpack accumulated during the winter melts.
n
(US, New York) An early onset of winter, an early (October) cold snap, often followed by flurries of snow.
n
The lower end of the loosened slab of snow in an avalanche.
adj
Blown by a storm or storms; stormy.
adj
(Scotland, Canada, Maritimes and Ontario) stranded due to bad weather, snowed in.
n
A bowl-shaped open depression in a snow surface, formed by ablation.
n
(rare) A very severe blizzard.
n
(US) In Alaska, a light, high-altitude snowfall that indicates the end of summer.
n
thunder and sleet at the same time
n
A bow of prismatic colours formed above the spray of a torrent.
n
(slang, climatology) A fairly heavy winter storm.
n
The elemental being of water.
n
Obsolete form of avalanche. [A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.]
n
A snowy whirlwind in the Antarctic.
n
The snow- or ice-covered "green" in snow golf.
n
Alternative spelling of whiteout [A heavy snowstorm; a blizzard.]
n
A heavy snowstorm; a blizzard.
n
Snow that peels off in large slabs when disturbed, increasing the risk of avalanche.
n
(obsolete) An appliance to be fixed on the front of a grate, to keep a kettle warm, etc.
n
A trail that is only open in winter.
n
A meteorological event in which the dominant varieties of precipitation are forms that only occur at cold temperatures, such as snow or sleet, or a rainstorm in which ground temperatures are cold enough to allow ice to form.
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Any of a series of long, wavelike ridges or grooves formed on a snow surface by the wind, especially in polar plains.
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