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VocabJLPT N1

Russell

Noun

Definitions

1. (Russell) snowplow
2. track-clearing vehicle
3. carving a trail through deep snow (by foot when mountaineering)
4. Russell

This katakana word is most commonly used in Japan to refer to a type of snowplow train that clears snow from railway tracks, named after a foreign engineer. It can also refer to the philosopher Bertrand Russell, so context is important when interpreting which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

His words pushed through the cold like a snowplow, clearing the way forward.

Sentence 2

Have you confirmed there's enough clearance for the snowplow to enter the site?

Sentence 3

The operations control room monitors the snowplow's location in real time.

Sentence 4

"The snowplow's lights look like a movie!" the kid squealed.

Sentence 5

I believe this case calls for a review of the snowplow deployment criteria.