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autobolide

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au·​to·​bolide
plural -s

Definition of autobolide

: an automobile designed to be projected through the air from a specially constructed track

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History and Etymology for autobolide

French, from auto- auto- entry 2 + bolide

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“Autobolide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autobolide. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.

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