Meaning & Definition of word "Sled"

Sled

/slɛd/

1. A vehicle of various types that is used for traveling over snow or ice, typically consisting of a platform or frame mounted on runners.
- Example: The children raced down the hill on their colorful sleds.
2. A sliding device, often with a seat and runners, used for taking people or loads over snow or ice.
- Example: We tied the supplies to the sled and pulled it through the deep snow.
3. A type of toboggan that can be used for recreational sliding down hills.
- Example: He invited his friends over to go sledding at the local park.

1. To ride on a sled or to transport something on a sled.
- Example: We sled down the hill until we reached the bottom of the slope.
2. To move or slide something on a sled.
- Example: The workers sled the equipment across the icy ground.

Middle English 'slede', from Old Norse 'sleyða', meaning 'to slide'.

sledding:

The activity of riding on a sled.

on the sled:

Being in a situation where one has to slide or be pulled.

head over sleds:

To fall over in a humorous or unexpected manner.

toboggan:

A long, narrow sled with no runner.

sleigh:

A vehicle of various forms, often pulled by horses, for traveling over snow.

Meaning: To sled means to go downhill on a sled.

Example Sentence: We went sledding at the park yesterday.

Meaning: To be in a difficult situation, like being stuck on a sled.

Example Sentence: I’m really sledding here with all this homework.