Meaning of the word bobsled in English

What does bobsled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bobsled

US /ˈbɑːb.sled/
UK /ˈbɒb.sled/

Noun

a vehicle resembling a sled, typically seating two or four people, used for racing down an ice-covered run

Example:
The team pushed the bobsled to gain momentum at the start.
They designed a new aerodynamic bobsled for the Olympics.
Synonym:

Verb

to ride or race in a bobsled

Example:
They trained hard to bobsled down the icy track.
It takes a lot of skill to properly bobsled.