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bobsled

[ bob-sled ]

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noun

a sled having two pairs of runners, a brake, and a steering wheel or other mechanism that enables the front rider to direct the sled down a steeply banked run or chute.
a sled formed of two short sleds coupled one behind the other.
either of the sleds thus coupled.

, bob·sled·ded, bob·sled·ding.

Origin of bobsled¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; bob ² + sled

He thought he heard the bob-sled coming and in desperation glanced at his jailer.

Let us take the old bob-sled and run over to New Hampshire where one can be married the minute one feels like it.

In the process of loading, the bob-sled is placed several feet from the side of that end of the log which is to be placed upon it.

The yokes and chains are carried up by the workmen, and also the bob-sled in pieces, after taking it apart.

All needful repairs are made on the bob-sled, and the team put in contending plight.

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