toboggan

/təˈbɑgən/

/təˈbɒgɪn/

Other forms: tobogganing; toboggans; tobogganed

A toboggan is a type of sled that's light and thin. When you use such a sled, you're tobogganing.

If you live somewhere that gets snow in the winter, you might already know what a toboggan is: a thin sled with curving boards in the front that originated with Native Canadians. Tobogganing is a popular winter sport and a lot of fun. Tobogganing sometimes refers to luging, which is a very similar winter sport. You can go extremely fast on a toboggan. If you ride a toboggan well, maybe you'll end up in the Winter Olympics.

Definitions of toboggan

1. noun

   a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
   type of:

   sled, sledge, sleigh

   a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
2. verb

   move along in a racing sled for one or two people
   synonyms: luge

   type of:

   sled, sleigh

   ride (on) a sled
3. noun

   a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel
   synonyms: ski cap, stocking cap, toboggan cap

   type of:

   cap

   a tight-fitting headdress