Bobsled

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  bobsled
       n 1: formerly two short sleds coupled together [syn: {bobsleigh}]
       2: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering
          mechanism [syn: {bobsleigh}, {bob}]
       v : ride a bobsled; "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming
           with pleasure" [syn: {bob}]