Bobsledding: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobsledding

 

[ หˆbษ’bหŒslษ›dษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

winter sport

Bobsledding is a winter sport in which teams of two or four make timed runs while navigating a narrow, twisting, banked, and icy course in a sled. Teams must work in harmony to control the sled's speed and direction through the track's tight turns and pitches.

Synonyms

bobsled, luge, sledge

Examples of usage

  • Bobsledding is one of the highlights of the Winter Olympics.
  • She trained for months to prepare for her bobsledding competition.
  • The bobsledding team achieved a personal best time at the championship.
  • Bobsledding requires both speed and precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobsledding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobsledding

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌเฅเคธเคฒเฅ‡เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bobfahren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bobsledding

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฑัะปะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bobsleigh

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ–ใ‚นใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bobsled

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bobsledding

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ด…์Šฌ๋ ˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒู„ุฌ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุฌู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobsleigh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bobsleigh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ชๆฉ‡ๆป‘้›ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bobsledding

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะฑัะปะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobsledding

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bobsledding

Etymology

The term 'bobsled' originated from the word 'bobsleigh', which is derived from the combination of 'bob' (to move quickly or to bounce) and 'sleigh' (a sled, typically for one or more passengers) in the late 19th century. The 'bobsled' evolved as the sport developed and gained popularity, especially in the early 20th century. The first recognized bobsledding event was held at the St. Moritz Olympic Winter Games in 1924. Over the years, the sport has evolved significantly, transitioning from wooden sleds to more technologically advanced materials designed for increased speed and safety. Bobsledding is now a distinguished winter Olympic sport, captivating audiences with the incredible speed and teamwork demonstrated by competitors around the world.