Toboggan
A toboggan is a simple sled which is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada.
In modern times, it is used on snow to carry one or more people (often children) down a hill or other slope for recreation. Designs vary from simple, traditional models to modern engineered composites. A toboggan differs from most sleds or sleighs in that it has no runners or skis (or only low ones) on the underside. The bottom of a toboggan rides directly on the snow. Some parks include designated toboggan hills where ordinary sleds are not allowed and which may include toboggan runs similar to bobsleigh courses.
Toboggans can vary depending on the climate and geographical region. Such examples are Tangalooma (Australia) where Toboggans are made from Masonite boards and used for travelling down steep sand dunes at speeds up to 40km per hour.
Toboggan (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.
Toboggan (noun)
A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.
Toboggan (noun)
Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.
Toboggan (noun)
A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.
Toboggan (verb)
To slide down a hill on a toboggan or other object.
Toboggan (verb)
To figuratively go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom.
Beanie (noun)
A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
“Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie.”
Beanie (noun)
A head-hugging brimless cap, with or without a visor, made from triangular sections of cloth, leather, or silk joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides.
Beanie (noun)
A Beanie Baby, a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.