Toboggan vs. Bobsled

Toboggannoun

A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.

Bobslednoun

A sled used to go down a bob track.

Toboggannoun

A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.

Bobslednoun

The sport of travelling down a bob track as fast as possible.

Toboggannoun

Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.

Bobslednoun

A short sled, mostly used as one of a pair connected by a reach or coupling; the compound sled so formed.

Toboggannoun

A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.

Bobsledverb

To ride a bobsled.

Tobogganverb

To slide down a hill on a toboggan or other object.

Bobslednoun

A short sled, mostly used as one of a pair connected by a reach or coupling; also, the compound sled so formed.

‘The long wagon body set on bobsleds.’;

Tobogganverb

To figuratively go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom.

Bobslednoun

a long racing sled (for 2 or more people), having two pairs of runners, with the front pair connected to a steering mechanism. They are usually raced one at a time down a steeply sloping path or specially constructed chute, with sharp banked curves, and attain high speeds.

Toboggannoun

A kind of sledge made of pliable board, turned up at one or both ends, used for coasting down hills or prepared inclined planes; also, a sleigh or sledge, to be drawn by dogs, or by hand, over soft and deep snow.

Bobslednoun

formerly two short sleds coupled together

Tobogganverb

To slide down hill over the snow or ice on a toboggan.

Bobslednoun

a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

Toboggannoun

a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front

Bobsledverb

ride a bobsled;

‘The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure’;

Tobogganverb

move along on a luge or toboggan

Toboggan

A toboggan is a simple sled traditionally used by children. It is also a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada.