toboggan

noun

Meaning

A long, flat-bottomed sled made of thin boards curled upward at the front, used for sliding over snow or ice.

Examples

  • We spent the entire afternoon riding the toboggan down the steepest slope in the park.
  • The traditional toboggan is steered by shifting one's weight or using ropes attached to the front.

Synonyms: sled, sledge, bobsleigh