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sledge
1[slej]
noun
a vehicle of various forms, mounted on runners and often drawn by draft animals, used for traveling or for conveying loads over snow, ice, rough ground, etc.
a sled.
British.a sleigh.
verb (used with or without object)
to convey or travel by sledge.
verb (used without object)
British.to sleigh.
sledge
2[slej]
noun
sledge
1/ slɛd, ɛ /
noun
Also called: sleigh.a vehicle mounted on runners, drawn by horses or dogs, for transporting people or goods, esp over snow
a light wooden frame used, esp by children, for sliding over snow; toboggan
a farm vehicle mounted on runners, for use on rough or muddy ground
verb
to convey, travel, or go by sledge
sledge
2/ ɛ /
verb
(tr) to bait (an opponent, esp a batsman in cricket) in order to upset his concentration
noun
an insult aimed at another player during a game of cricket
sledge
3/ ɛ /
noun
short for sledgehammer
Other Word Forms
- ˈ岵 noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sledge1
Origin of sledge2
Example Sentences
Australia's sledging perhaps masked some of their own struggles as they build towards hosting an Ashes series against England, with captain Pat Cummins hinting changes could be afoot for a forthcoming tour to West Indies.
In the teams' most recent match, one Bedford player attempted to sledge back at Pollock, suggesting he would be back with the Blues on loan by October.
The court also heard that DNA, "likely to have been left by Mr Sheen" was found on a sledge hammer left in the toilet cubicle at the stately home.
"I remember him getting sledged by the opposition and he preceded to ramp like he did for Australia against some pretty intimidating first grade bowlers."
When they arrived the resort "looked lovely", Mrs O'Neil said, and the family enjoyed their first afternoon there doing some sledging, snowball fights and snow angels.
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