bobsleigh
noun/ˈbɒbsleɪ/
Frequency rank: #17,830 most common English word
Meaning
A large, mechanically steered sled used for racing down an icy track, typically carrying two or four people.
Example sentence
The team trained for months before competing in the Olympic bobsleigh event.
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