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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.

[bob2 + sled.]

bobsled·der n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bobsledbobsled - 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


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Barrett, a 34-year-old from Bishop, is trying to race bobsleds on the America's Cup circuit, a minor league for emerging sledders who aspire to the World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Winter Games.
It started with Rob attaching a tiny camera, like the ones used on F16 fighter jets, to bobsleds and downhill skiers at the Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games in 1994.
In honor of Switzerland's victory in the America's Cup, Disneyland should consider going with yachts instead of bobsleds on its Matterhorn.
 
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