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toboggans

/təˈbɑɡənz/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The children laughed as they pulled their toboggans up the snowy hill, eager to ride them down. "

sport vehicle entertainment item

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noun

A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.

Examples :

"During the Alaskan winter, villagers often use toboggans pulled by huskies to transport groceries from the general store across the snowy tundra. "

vehicle sport item

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noun

Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.

Examples :

"Once the rumor mill at the office starts, it's like toboggans; it picks up speed and you can't stop the gossip from spreading to everyone. "

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noun

(especially South Carolina, West Virginia) A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.

Examples :

""In the cold West Virginia winter, many students wear colorful toboggans to keep their heads warm on the way to school." "

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verb

To slide down a hill on a toboggan or other object.

Examples :

"During winter break, the kids loved to toboggan down the snowy hill behind their house. "

sport entertainment action

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verb

To go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom.

Examples :

"The little girl giggled as she tobogganed down the snowy hill, unable to stop until she reached the flat field at the bottom. "

sport action vehicle entertainment