toboggan
IPA: tʌbˈɑgʌn
noun
- 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.
- (Canada, US) A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.
- (figurative) Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.
- (Southern US, especially South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.
verb
- To slide down a hill on a toboggan or other object.
- (figurative) To go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom.
- (aviation, intransitive) To fly sharply downward so as to build up speed to facilitate in-flight refueling of a faster aircraft.
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Examples of "toboggan" in Sentences
- The children raced down the snowy hill on their toboggan, laughing and screaming with joy
- The old wooden toboggan glided smoothly across the icy pond, propelled by the strong push of the children
- The toboggan team practiced diligently, perfecting their technique for the upcoming competition
- We packed hot cocoa and snacks in our backpack before heading out on our toboggan adventure
- The bright red toboggan stood out against the white snow, a beacon of fun and excitement for all who passed by
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