dodgem
dodgem
Definition
☆ dodgem (däj′əm)
noun
an amusement-park ride consisting of small, electrically powered vehicles, whose drivers move them about erratically within an enclosed area, frequently bumping one another
Etymology: < Dodgem, a trademark < dodg(e) + (th)em
dodgem
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- play: After two hours ' playing dodgem through Tehran's insane morning traffic I was genuinely relieved to find myself still alive.
- include: Paid attractions include dodgems, Mr Bounce and face painting.
- drive: Driving the FCX is as simple as driving a fairground dodgem.
Adjective modifier
- real: For two or three pounds sterling you will have great fun, a sort of real life dodgems.
- mini: There are also self-drive mini dodgems, Postman Pat, school bus and Toby Tram for children.
Modifies a noun
Noun used with modifier
- fairground: Connection to the chargers is via a mast on the AGV, similar in principle to those found on fairground dodgem cars.
- funfair: Rides galore, to suit a cross-section of ages from funfair style dodgems and slides to an under fives fantasty farm area.
- style: Rides galore, to suit a cross-section of ages from funfair style dodgems and slides to an under fives fantasty farm area.
- life: For two or three pounds sterling you will have great fun, a sort of real life dodgems.
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