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bobsled
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bob·sled  (bbsld)
n.
1. A long racing sled with a steering mechanism controlling the front runners.
2.
a. A long sled made of two shorter sleds joined in tandem.
b. Either of these two smaller sleds.
intr.v. bob·sled·ded, bob·sled·ding, bob·sleds
To ride or race in or as if in a bobsled.

[bob + sled.]

bobsled·der n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bobsled - formerly two short sleds coupled togetherbobsled - formerly two short sleds coupled together
sled, sledge, sleigh - a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
2.bobsled - a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
sled, sledge, sleigh - a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
Verb1.bobsled - ride a bobsled; "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
sled, sleigh - ride (on) a sled
Translations
bobsled [ˈbɒbsled] N (US) → bob m, bobsleigh m
bobsled [ˈbɒbslɛd] n (mainly US)
(= sledge) → bob m
[sport] → bobsleigh m


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Bobsledders work in groups of up to four people, whereas luge racers either go solo or work in teams of two.
Bobsledder Vonetta Flowers, with help from teammate Jill Bakken, became the first African-American ever to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
``This is just not something you grow up, going down to your local Boys and Girls Club and say, `You know what, I want to be a bobsledder,' '' said Jones, who is from North Carolina.
 
 
 
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