What is another word for sleds?

Pronunciation: [slˈɛdz] (IPA)

Sleds, also known as sleighs, toboggans or slaloms, are popular winter sports equipment used for sliding on snow or ice. In certain regions, sleds may also be referred to as sliders, skids, runners, or shallops. These terms can vary depending on the design of the sled, the intended use, and the region it is used in. Toboggan is often used to refer to a long narrow sled, while slalom refers to a short, maneuverable, sled. Runners or skids are used for sleds that have blades or rails to glide on hard-packed snow or ice, while shallops are used for sleds that have flat bottoms. Regardless of the name, sleds provide hours of winter fun for people of all ages.

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What are the hypernyms for Sleds?

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    Vehicles, conveyances, recreational vehicles, Snow vehicles, wheeled vehicles.

Usage examples for Sleds

Now we were thrown to one side, again to the other, dragging resistlessly beside the sleds.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
We quickly loaded our sleds.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
To warm up, we prepared the sleds.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

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