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Meaning
Noun
●
In Vehicles:
A long
sled
without
runners
, with the
front end
curled
upwards, which may be
pulled
across
snow
by a
cord
or used to
coast
down hills.
●
In American English, Canadian English & Vehicles:
A
similar
sled
of
wood
,
pulled
by
dogs
,
possibly
with
steel
runners
, made to
transport
cargo.
●
Something which, once it
starts
going (figuratively)
downhill
, is
unstoppable
until it
reaches
the bottom.
●
In North Carolina English, South Carolina English, Southern US English & Virginia English:
A
knit cap
,
designed
to provide
warmth
in
cold
weather.
Verb
●
To
slide
down a
hill
on a
toboggan
or other object.
●
To
go downhill
unstoppably
until one
reaches
the bottom.
●
In Aviation & Vehicles:
To
fly
sharply
downward
so as to
build up
speed
to
facilitate
in-flight
refueling
of a
faster
aircraft.
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Synonyms
Sled
Sledge
Cariole
Carriole
Beanie
Tobogin
Toboggin
Watch Cap
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Water Slide
Ski Lift
Recumbent Bicycle
Snow Machine
Bouncy Castle
Jet Ski
Ski Slope
Chair Lift
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Rhymes
Toboggan
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