Definition

1. Noun:
   • The sport or activity of riding on or in a bobsled: Bobsledding refers specifically to the act of participating in a bobsled run, either competitively or recreatively.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Bobsledding is a thrilling winter sport that requires great teamwork and courage.
  • They tried bobsledding for the first time during their vacation in the mountains.

Advanced Usage

• As a gerund/verbal noun: The word functions as a noun derived from the verb "to bobsled," describing the activity itself.
  • His passion for bobsledding began when he watched the Olympics.

Variants and Related Words

• Bobsled (noun): The sled itself, typically consisting of two sets of runners and a steering mechanism.
  • The team prepared their bobsled for the race.
• Bobsled (verb): To ride on a bobsled.
  • We hope to bobsled down the famous track.
• Bobsleigh: A synonym, more commonly used in British English.
  • Bobsleigh is another term for the sport.

Synonyms

• Bobsleighing: Engaging in the sport of bobsleigh.
• Sledding: A more general term for the activity of riding on a sled (which can include bobsledding).

Noun

1. riding on a bobsled