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sledge - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'sledge' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sledge [ n.]
- A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.
- A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution.
- A sleigh.
- A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
2 . Sledge [ v. i. & t.]
- To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.
3 . Sledge [ v. t.]
- A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.

Meaning of 'sledge' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sledge [ v]
Meaning (1):
- ride in or travel with a sledge
Example in sentence:
  • the antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline;
  • The children sledged all day by the lake