Definition

1. Noun:

   • A tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front. It is a motorized vehicle designed specifically for movement over snow and ice.

2. Verb:

   • To ride a snowmobile; to travel using a snowmobile.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.
  • The rescue team used a snowmobile to reach the stranded hikers.

• Verb:

  • They love to snowmobile through the forest trails in winter.
  • It is illegal to snowmobile in this protected wildlife area.

Advanced Usage

• "to go snowmobiling": to engage in the activity of riding snowmobiles.
  • Our favorite winter activity is to go snowmobiling in the mountains.

Variants and Related Words

• Snowmobiler (noun): a person who rides a snowmobile.

  • The snowmobiler was well-equipped for the cold weather.

• Snowmobiling (noun): the sport or activity of riding snowmobiles.

  • Snowmobiling is a popular pastime in northern regions.

Synonyms

• Ski-Doo (noun, trademark): a brand name often used generically for a snowmobile.
• Snow machine (noun, regional): another term for a snowmobile, commonly used in parts of Alaska.

Related Phrases

• Snowmobile trail: a path or route designated for use by snowmobiles.

  • Please stay on the marked snowmobile trail.

• Snowmobile suit: a heavy, insulated suit designed for riding snowmobiles.

  • He zipped up his snowmobile suit before starting the engine.

Noun

1. tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front

Verb

1. ride a snowmobile