push block
Definition Of Push Block
1. The push block is a wooden block that is frozen into the ice on the start ramp of a bobsled track.
The push block is used to help the bobsled team push their sled at the start of the race. Due to the slippery surface of the icy bobsled track, the push block is crucial in helping the team generate enough force to push their bobsled.
Examples Of Push Block
1. The side pushers get a good jump off the push blocks and thrust the sled down the track.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Bobsled