Definition

Noun 1. The activity or sport of riding on a toboggan: Tobogganing refers to the act of gliding down a snow-covered slope on a long, narrow sled that has no runners and often features low handrails.

Usage

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• With modifiers:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To go tobogganing": This is a common phrase meaning to participate in the activity.
  • Every winter, our family goes tobogganing in the mountains.

Variants and Related Words

• Toboggan (n): The sled itself used in the activity.
  • They pulled the wooden toboggan up the hill.
• Toboggan (v): To ride on a toboggan.
  • We tobogganed down the slope until dusk.

Synonyms

• Sledding: The general activity of riding on a sled or sleigh.
• Coasting: Sliding down a slope, especially on a sled.

Related Phrases

• Toboggan run: A prepared track or slope for tobogganing.
  • The new toboggan run at the winter festival is very long.
• Toboggan hill: A hill used for this activity.
  • We met our friends at the toboggan hill.

Noun

1. riding on a long light sled with low handrails