sled

[ sled ]

noun

1. a small vehicle consisting of a platform mounted on runners for use in traveling over snow or ice.
2. a sledge.

verb (used without object)

sledded, sledding.

1. to coast, ride, or be carried on a sled.

verb (used with object)

sledded, sledding.

1. to convey by sled.

Other Word Forms

• sledlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sled¹

1350–1400; Middle English sledde < Middle Dutch; akin to German Schlitten sled, sleigh; slide

Example Sentences

So an Air Greenland base manager on his 4x4 and a local hunter on dog sled joined forces to deliver the ballots on time.

From BBC

If you have ever struggled with the sudden shift in routine imposed by the seasonal "springing forward" and "falling backward" of the clocks, spare a thought for the sled dogs of Ontario, Canada.

From BBC

People snow skiing down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, garbage can lids and plastic baby pools used as makeshift sleds, snowmen on the beach; it was something out of this world.

From Salon

The new investment follows Denmark's separate announcement in December that it was spending roughly £1.2 billion on Greenland's defence, including the purchase of new ships, long-range drones and extra dog sled teams.

From BBC

Poulsen said the package would allow for the purchase of two new inspection ships, two new long-range drones and two extra dog sled teams.

From BBC

Related Words

• bobsled
• luge