Definition

A type of sled that is pulled by dogs, often used for transportation over snow or ice.

Example

The team raced across the snowy landscape on their dogsled.

Conversation

Have you ever been on a dogsled ride in the snow?

No, but it sounds like so much fun!

I went last winter, and it was amazing to see the dogs in action.

I bet! I would love to try a dogsled adventure someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Dogsled** → The word is formed from "dog" (from Old English *docga*, meaning a type of dog) and "sled" (from Old Norse *sleda*, meaning to slide or to be drawn). A dogsled is a sled that is drawn by dogs, typically used for transportation over snow.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dog' pulling a 'sled' — that's how you remember that a dogsled is a sled drawn by dogs.

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