bobsled

• Nom désignant un long traîneau de course conçu pour deux personnes ou plus, muni d'un mécanisme de direction, et qui désignait autrefois aussi un ensemble de deux petits traîneaux reliés entre eux.

A noun referring to a long racing sled designed for two or more people, equipped with a steering mechanism, which was formerly also used to describe two short sleds coupled together.

1. Coupled short sledsC1formalsport

   A historical type of sled consisting of two short sleds connected together.

   Bobsleigh primitif (traîneau double)

   • Early bobsleds were simply two short sleds linked by a board.
   • The design of the bobsled evolved from coupled sleds used for transport.
   • In the 19th century, a bobsled was often two small sleds tied together.

   Synonymesbobsleigh

2. Racing sledB1formalsport

   A long, streamlined sled designed for high-speed racing on ice, typically carrying two or more people and equipped with a steering mechanism.

   Bobsleigh

   • The bobsled team trained for months for the Winter Olympics.
   • He steered the bobsled expertly down the icy track.
   • Modern bobsleds are made of lightweight materials for maximum speed.

   Synonymesbobbobsleigh

• Verbe désignant l'action de pratiquer le bobsleigh, généralement en descendant une piste de glace, que ce soit pour la compétition, le loisir ou la conduite d'un bobsleigh.

A verb used to indicate the act of riding or racing on a bobsled, typically on an ice track.

1. Ride a bobsledB2formalsport

   To travel or race down a steep, twisting, ice-covered track in a bobsled, a long, narrow sled with steering mechanisms.

   Faire du bobsleigh

   • The team will bobsled down the track at speeds over 80 miles per hour.
   • She learned to bobsled during the winter Olympics training camp.
   • They bobsledded expertly through the final curve to win the gold medal.