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bobsledding

[ bob-sled-ing ]
/ ˈbɒbˌslɛd ɪŋ /

noun

the sport of coasting or competing in races on a bobsled.

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Origin of bobsledding

First recorded in 1830–40; bobsled + -ing1

Words nearby bobsledding

bobowler, Bobruisk, bobrun, bob skate, bobsled, bobsledding, bobsleigh, bobstay, bobsy-die, bobtail, bob up
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Example sentences from the Web for bobsledding

  • "I used to do a lot of bobsledding myself," said the professor, who was well liked by nearly all the cadets.

    The Rover Boys on a Hunt|Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)