Sledge - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A sledge is a vehicle with runners, used for traveling over snow or ice. It is typically pulled by animals or people and can carry passengers or goods.
Definition:
A vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice, often pulled by animals or used recreationally.
Synonyms:
sled, toboggan, sleigh, bobsled
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
lift, carry
Common Collocations:
ride a sledge, pull a sledge, wooden sledge, snow sledge, dog sledge
Derivatives:
sledging, sledged
Usage Tips:
Use "sledge" for snow/ice travel; "sled" is more common in American English for small recreational versions.
Common Phrases:
sledgehammer, on the sledge, sledge ride
Etymology:
From Middle Dutch "sleedse," meaning a vehicle dragged over snow or ice.
Examples:
- 1. The children laughed as they raced down the hill on their sledge.
- 2. We used a dog team to pull the heavy sledge across the frozen tundra.
- 3. He built a wooden sledge for winter trips to the village.
- 4. The athletes trained by pushing a weighted sledge across the field.