BOBSLEIGH


Meaning of BOBSLEIGH in English

( N. Amer. bobsled )

■ noun a mechanically steered and braked sledge used for racing down an ice-covered run.

Derivatives

~ing ( N. Amer. bobsledding ) noun

Origin

C19: from bob 2 in the sense 'short' + sleigh .

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