snowhammer

/ˈsnoʊˌhæmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A large amount of snowfall, especially one that is severe enough to cause disruption or damage.

“The city was paralyzed by the snowhammer that hit the area yesterday.”

2. noun

A heavy fall of snow, especially one that is caused by a storm.

“The news forecasted a snowhammer that would dump over a foot of snow tonight.”

3. verb

to fall heavily or be affected by a large amount of snow.

“The city will be snowhammered by the storm that’s moving in tonight.”

Synonyms

  • blizzard
  • snowstorm

Antonyms

  • clear skies
  • sunshine