Bobsleigh (Noun)
Meaning 1
A long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Olympic bobsleigh team consisted of four athletes who navigated the icy track at incredible speeds.
- As the bobsleigh hurtled down the mountain, the driver made subtle adjustments to the steering mechanism to maintain control.
- The team climbed into the bobsleigh, donned their helmets, and prepared for the high-speed ride ahead.
- The bobsleigh's sleek design and aerodynamic shape allowed it to slice through the air with minimal resistance.
- At the Winter Games, the crowd held its collective breath as the bobsleighs careened through the treacherous course.
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Meaning 2
Formerly two short sleds coupled together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bobsleigh was originally designed as two short sleds coupled together, but modern designs have evolved into a single, sleek vehicle.
- In the early days of the sport, the bobsleigh was literally two short sleds coupled together, with the crew members sitting on each sled.
- The bobsleigh, which was formerly two short sleds coupled together, has become a high-tech, aerodynamic machine.
- The original bobsleigh, consisting of two short sleds coupled together, was used in the first Olympic competitions.
- Before the sport became more formalized, the bobsleigh was often just two short sleds coupled together, with little concern for safety or aerodynamics.