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 sledge sledge /ˈslɛdʒ/

noun

  1. A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges  ( maul , sledge , sledgehammer )
    a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
     The sledgehammer is used to break down walls during the demolition phase of the construction
    The sledgehammer is used to break down walls during the demolition phase of the construction
  2. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow  ( sled [ N. American] , sledge , sleigh )
    a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

verb

  1. Beat with a sledgehammer  ( sledge , sledgehammer )
    beat with a sledgehammer
  2. Ride in or travel with a sledge  ( sledge )
    ride in or travel with a sledge
     The antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline
    the antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline
     The children sledged all day by the lake
    The children sledged all day by the lake
  3. Transport in a sleigh  ( sledge )
    transport in a sleigh