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Sled \Sled\ (sl[e^]d), n. [Akin to D. slede, G. schlitten, OHG.
slito, Icel. sle[eth]i, Sw. sl[aum]de, Dan. sl[ae]de, and E.
slide, v. See {Slide}, and cf. {Sledge} a vehicle, {Sleigh}.]
1. A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the
snow or ice; -- in England called {sledge}.
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2. A small, light vehicle with runners, used, mostly by young
persons, for sliding on snow or ice.
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Sledge \Sledge\, n. [AS. slecge,from sle['a]n to strike, beat.
See {Slay}, v. t.]
A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; --
called also {sledge hammer}.
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With his heavy sledge he can it beat. --Spenser.
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Sledge \Sledge\ (sl[e^]j), n. [Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled,
confused with sledge a hammer. See {Sled}, n.]
1. 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.
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2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the
place of execution. [Eng.] --Sir W. Scott.
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3. A sleigh. [Eng.]
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4. A game at cards; -- called also {old sledge}, and {all
fours}.
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Sledge \Sledge\ (sl[e^]j), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. {Sledged}
(sl[e^]jd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Sledging}.]
To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. --Howitt.
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