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Is it bobsled or bobsleigh? Googlefight says bobsled, but the Olympics call it bobsleigh (Original Post) Electric Monk Feb 2014 OP
A sleigh is a drawn carriage on runners Scootaloo Feb 2014 #1
So the IOC got it wrong? Electric Monk Feb 2014 #4
Apparently it CAN be either for the sport Scootaloo Feb 2014 #5
It's Toboggan. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #2
Bob's your uncle struggle4progress Feb 2014 #3
Original meanings of sled, sleigh and sledge muriel_volestrangler Feb 2014 #6
 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
1. A sleigh is a drawn carriage on runners
Thu Feb 13, 2014, 10:49 PM
Feb 2014

Unless Jamaica has a team of horses pulling that thing, it's a sled.

 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
5. Apparently it CAN be either for the sport
Fri Feb 14, 2014, 03:21 AM
Feb 2014

But of the two terms, "bobsled" would be the most accurate, since eight tiny reindeer are not involved.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,407 posts)
6. Original meanings of sled, sleigh and sledge
Fri Feb 14, 2014, 05:34 AM
Feb 2014

sled: A drag used for the transport of heavy goods, etc.
sleigh: A sledge constructed or used as a vehicle for passengers, usually drawn by one or more horses.
sledge: A carriage mounted upon runners instead of wheels, and generally used for travelling over snow or ice; a sleigh.

So, considering that it has people in it, 'sleigh' could be more appropriate, but 'sledge' might be best. The 'bob' part refers to there being 2 sets of runners that are articulated.

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