snowmobile
UK: ˈsnəʊməbiːl | US: ˈsnoʊmoʊbiːl
n. a motor vehicle designed for travel on snow, typically with skis at the front and caterpillar tracks at the rear.
vi. to ride or travel using a snowmobile.
snowmobile = snow<frozen precipitation> + mobile<movable>
- snow: From Old English snāw, meaning "frozen precipitation."
- mobile: From Latin mobilis (movable), via French mobile.
Etymology Origin:
The word snowmobile is a 20th-century compound, blending "snow" and "mobile" to describe a vehicle capable of moving over snow. The term reflects modern engineering needs, combining a natural element (snow) with a concept of movement (mobile). Its formation follows the pattern of other vehicle names (e.g., automobile), emphasizing adaptability to terrain.
We rented a snowmobile to explore the frozen lake.
Snowmobiles are essential for winter rescue operations in remote areas.
He enjoys snowmobiling through the forest trails.
The noise from snowmobiles can disturb wildlife.
She won the regional snowmobile race last winter.