snowshed
/ˈsnoʊˌʃɛd/
noun
- A structure built over a road, railway, or trail to protect it from avalanches or heavy snowfall.
- The train passed through a long snowshed to avoid avalanche danger in the mountains.
- Engineers designed a snowshed to keep the highway open during winter storms.
- Hikers used the snowshed as a shelter during a sudden blizzard.
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