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Bobsleds

Scope note

Use for heavy, sturdy sleds having two pairs of runners, a brake, and steering mechanism that enables the front rider to direct the sled down steeply banked chutes; found in two- and four-rider versions.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211074

Broader Terms used

<winter sports equipment>

Term used for

bob-sleds
bob-sleighs

Equivalent Terms used

bobsled

Created

13yrs ago

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