Sledge

/slɛdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vehicle of various forms, often made of wood or metal, that is used for sliding over snow or ice, typically on runners or a single surface.

The children took their sledge to the hill to enjoy the snowy weather.

A heavy, usually metal, hammer used for driving in stakes or for other heavy work.

The carpenter used a sledge to drive the nails into the wooden beam.

verb

To ride on a sledge or to transport using a sledge.

We decided to sledge down the hill after our lunch.

To hit or strike with a sledgehammer or similar tool.

He began to sledge the concrete to break it apart.

Middle English 'slegge', from Old Norse 'sledda'.

sledgehammer

A large hammer used for heavy work.

sledge through

To struggle through something difficult.

sledge ride

A recreational ride on a sledge.

sled

A small, often light vehicle made for snow or ice travel.

toboggan

A flat sled, typically made of a single piece of wood, used for sliding down snow-covered hills.

To criticize someone harshly.

He really got sledge for that mistake in the meeting.

To work hard or struggle through a task.

I had to sledge through a ton of paperwork.