snowmobile

American  

[snoh-muh-beel] / ˈsnoʊ məˌbil /

noun

1. Also called skimobile, snowcat.  a motor vehicle with a revolving tread in the rear and steerable skis in the front, for traveling over snow.

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verb (used without object)

snowmobiled, snowmobiling

1. to operate or ride in a snowmobile.

snowmobile British  

/ ˈsnəʊməˌbiːl /

noun

1. 1. a small open motor vehicle for travelling on snow, steered by two skis at the front and driven by a caterpillar track underneath

   2. Also called: bombardier.  a larger closed motor vehicle with two skis at the front and a track at each side

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Other Word Forms

• snowmobiler noun

Etymology

Origin of snowmobile

First recorded in 1920–25; snow + -mobile

Example Sentences

This stretch mostly saw use from hunters, or guys with ATVs and snowmobiles.

From Literature

“Exquisite and tranquil lands perfect for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more,” the listing said.

From MarketWatch

Polaris CEO Michael Speetzen, whose company makes snowmobiles, boats and three-wheel motorcycles, said as much at a conference this month.

From MarketWatch

The mechanism works by moving an adhesive coated belt around the outside of the cell, pulling the bacterium forward in a motion that resembles a microscopic snowmobile.

From Science Daily

Potential applications include industrial equipment, agricultural machinery, aerospace systems, mobile power generation equipment, off road vehicles such as snowmobiles and motorcycles, and marine vehicles including jet skis.

From Science Daily