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sledge
(sl/E//dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    sled, sleigh
    source: wordnet30
  • a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    maul, sledgehammer
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • transport in a sleigh(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • ride in or travel with a sledge(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline.
    The children sledged all day by the lake.
    source: wordnet30
  • beat with a sledgehammer(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    sledgehammer
    source: wordnet30
  • To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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