bobsleigh

Noun
Synonyms: bobsledbob

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. formerly two short sleds coupled togetherSynonyms: bobsled
  2. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanismSynonyms: bobsledbob
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Bobsled \Bob"sled`\, Bobsleigh \Bob"sleigh`\, n.

1.A short sled, mostly used as one of a pair connected by a reach or coupling; also, the compound sled so formed. [U. S.] [1913 Webster]

The long wagon body set on bobsleds.— W. D. Howells.[1913 Webster]

2.a long racing sled (for 2 or more people), having two pairs of runners, with the front pair connected to a steering mechanism. They are usually raced one at a time down a steeply sloping path or specially constructed chute, with sharp banked curves, and attain high speeds.

Syn: bobsled. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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