Definition of snowmobile
: any of various automotive vehicles for travel on snow; specifically : an open vehicle for usually one or two persons with steerable skis on the front and an endless belt at the rear
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The former snowmobile unit of Bombardier Inc. is shifting work to Mexico in a bid to lower costs.
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On New Year’s Eve, Red Bull is sponsoring an event in sunny San Diego in which a rider will attempt to break the world distance record by jumping a snowmobile more than 301 feet.
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1923
First Known Use of snowmobile
1923
SNOWMOBILE Defined for English Language Learners
snowmobile
playDefinition of snowmobile for English Language Learners
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: a vehicle used for traveling on snow or ice
SNOWMOBILE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of snowmobile for Students
: a small motor vehicle designed for travel on snow
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