DCHP-2
coasting † DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the practice or pastime of sliding down a snow-covered hill, as on a sleigh or toboggan.
See also: sliding (def. 2)
- c1902 (1921) . . . here was nekik the otter at the favourite amusement of his kind -- coasting down a snow bank.
- 1896 The small boys and girls now enjoy themselves coasting.
- 1966 They adapted to Canadian conditions with enthusiasm, to winter sleigh-rides and coasting, skating up at the rink -- and snow. . . .
- c1902 (1921) . . . here was nekik the otter at the favourite amusement of his kind -- coasting down a snow bank.