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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.

sledge

/slɛdʒ/ /slɛdʒ/

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.

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