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Synonyms of toboggan

9 similar words

Another word for toboggan is cariole. Other synonyms of toboggan are sled, sledge, carriole, toboggan cap and watch cap.

Synonyms and similar words for toboggan

nounA long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by...

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

  • carioleA toboggan drawn by dogs, with a passenger or cargo compartment enclosed by skins or fabric, and a small platform at...
  • carriole

nounA knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.

  • toboggan capA close-fitting, knitted winter hat.
  • watch capA knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch.
  • beanie
  • tuqueA knit cap, often woollen but of varying shape, usually conical and topped by a pom-pom.

verbTo go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom.

  • toboggan downSynonym of toboggan (“to go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom”).

Meaning of toboggan

  1. 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.
  2. noun A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.
  3. noun Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.

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Questions about synonyms of toboggan

What is another word for toboggan?
Toboggan has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cariole, sled, sledge, carriole, toboggan cap, watch cap, beanie and tuque.
What does toboggan mean?
Toboggan means 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.

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