English

An original Norwegian-style kicksled

Noun

kicksled ‎(plural kicksleds)

1. A type of small sled consisting of a handlebar mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners. The driver stands on the runners and kicks the sled forward with one foot. In front of the handlebar there's often a seat for a passenger.

Synonyms

• spark (used especially by the Americans of Norwegian descent)

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Verb

kicksled ‎(third-person singular simple present kicksleds, present participle kicksledding, simple past and past participle kicksledded)

1. To travel by kicksled
   • 2009 March 24, “Bicycle? Scooter? Actually, it's both”, in Toronto Star:

     They were popularized by kicksledding and dog scootering – used to keep sled dogs in shape in summer.

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