snowmobile

[ snoh-muh-beel ]

/ ˈsnoʊ məˌbil /

noun

Also called skimobile, snowcat. a motor vehicle with a revolving tread in the rear and steerable skis in the front, for traveling over snow.

verb (used without object), snow·mo·biled, snow·mo·bil·ing.

to operate or ride in a snowmobile.

Words nearby snowmobile

snowmaker, snowmaking, snowman, snowmass mountain, snowmelt, snowmobile, snowpack, snowplough, snowplow, snows of kilimanjaro, the, snowscape

Origin of snowmobile

First recorded in 1920–25; snow + -mobile

OTHER WORDS FROM snowmobile

snow·mo·bil·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for snowmobile

Johnny was gone, over the ridge, to Bozeman, for repairs on his snowmobile.
The Ballad of Johnny France|Richard Ben Cramer|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I like to hunt here, I like to fish here, I like to snowmobile here.
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Alaska's First Dude Todd Palin took care of the kids, but showcased his masculine credentials with late night snowmobile rides.
The Political Husbands of 2010|Sandra McElwaine|September 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We went up the mountain by SUV, helicopter, snowcat, and snowmobile.
Pure Gold: Snowboarding With Shaun White|Bob Simon|January 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST

On your first night, you should take a snowmobile out to see the northern lights.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|January 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for snowmobile

snowmobile

/ (ˈsnəʊməˌbiːl) /

noun

a small open motor vehicle for travelling on snow, steered by two skis at the front and driven by a caterpillar track underneath
Also called: bombardier a larger closed motor vehicle with two skis at the front and a track at each side

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