sledge

Speech parts

1. sledge - Noun

2. sledge - Verb

4. Sledge - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.

A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sledgehammer maul sled sleigh mallet hammer toboggan bash attack club slam bobsled drive strike beat
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Antonyms

encourage acclaim approve admire cheer animate
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Hypernyms

hammer transport travel vehicle journey

Hyponyms

bob bobsled pung luge bobsleigh toboggan

Phrases with the word

ice sledge racing ice sledge speed racing sledge speed racing sledge-hammer

Derivatives

sledged sledging

Anagrams

ledges

Examples

the antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline Source: Internet

The children sledged all day by the lake Source: Internet

1900–1940 Peary's sledge party at what they claimed was the North Pole, 1909. Source: Internet

Absolute legends Sister Sledge headline, but don't think it's all golden oldies. Source: Internet

Also going on show alongside examples of contemporary art are important historical artefacts including a sledge made of bone, ivory and driftwood tied together by sealskin. Source: Internet

A club-style hammer offers the most weight and strike force for people who need something just short of a sledge hammer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sledding sleddog sledful sledge chair sledge dog sledge hockey