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sledge
1[ slej ]
noun
- a vehicle of various forms, mounted on runners and often drawn by draft animals, used for traveling or for conveying loads over snow, ice, rough ground, etc.
- a sled.
- British. a sleigh.
verb (used with or without object)
- to convey or travel by sledge.
verb (used without object)
- British. to sleigh.
sledge
2[ slej ]
noun
sledge
1/ slɛdʒ /
verb
- tr to bait (an opponent, esp a batsman in cricket) in order to upset his concentration
noun
- an insult aimed at another player during a game of cricket
sledge
2/ slɛd; slɛdʒ /
noun
- Also calledsleigh a vehicle mounted on runners, drawn by horses or dogs, for transporting people or goods, esp over snow
- a light wooden frame used, esp by children, for sliding over snow; toboggan
- a farm vehicle mounted on runners, for use on rough or muddy ground
verb
- to convey, travel, or go by sledge
sledge
3/ slɛdʒ /
noun
- short for sledgehammer
Derived Forms
- ˈsledger, noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sledge1
Origin of sledge2
Example Sentences
Webb made his clay from ancient bricks that he found on walks in Brooklyn, then smashed to a powder with a sledge hammer.
Americans love winners and they love underdogs, and when we took a sledge hammer to kill ants, people turned against us.
Fortunately, the last crash had been passed without dislocating the parts of either sledge or rider.
In truth, it was so intently engaged with a sleeping seal that it had not observed the approach of the sledge.
Rising at once he bundled up his traps, threw the line of his small hand-sledge over his shoulder, and stepped out for home.
Soon the sledge which the dogs had drawn to the woods was piled high with deer and other game.
Thrice, all his strength flew with a downright stroke,—a smithy's sledge less crushing.
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