Meaning of the word toboggan in English

What does toboggan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

toboggan

US /təˈbɑː.ɡən/
UK /təˈbɒɡ.ən/

Noun

1.

a long narrow sled, typically without runners, used for sliding downhill over snow or ice

Example:
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We rode a toboggan down the snowy hill.
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The children were excited to go tobogganing.
2.

a close-fitting knitted hat, typically made of wool

Example:
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He pulled his wool toboggan down over his ears to keep warm.
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She wore a bright red toboggan during her ski trip.

Verb

to slide downhill on a toboggan

Example:
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The children loved to toboggan down the steep slopes.
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We spent the afternoon tobogganing in the park.