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]: bobsleigh n 1: formerly two short sleds coupled together [syn: {bobsled}] 2: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism [syn: {bobsled}, {bob}]
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