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Definition of snowcat

snowcat

/ˈsnoʊˌkæt/
snow · cat
Plural:snowcats
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snowcat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An enclosed, truck-sized vehicle equipped with continuous tracks, designed for traveling over deep snow, grooming ski slopes, or transporting passengers in polar and alpine environments.

Example

"The mountain rescue team used a heavy-duty snowcat to reach the stranded hikers during the blizzard."

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• Nearby Words

snowbound
snowcap
snowcapped
snowcat
snowcock
snowdome
snowdon

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a genericized trademark from 'Sno-Cat', combining 'snow' with 'cat' (an abbreviation of 'caterpillar tractor', referring to its continuous track propulsion).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowcat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowcat
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