Sledge
noun
A vehicle, typically on runners, for conveying goods or passengers over snow or ice, pulled by horses or dogs.
The explorers were traveling by dog sledge across the frozen tundra.
Often appears as...
- dog sledge
- pull a sledge
noun
A large, heavy hammer.
He used a sledge to break the concrete.
Often appears as...
- swing a sledge
- heavy sledge
verb
To carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with difficulty.
They had to sledge the supplies up the hill.
Often appears as...
- sledge supplies
- sledge up the hill
verb
To insult or criticize someone in a harsh or cruel manner.
The opposing team started to sledge him after he missed the shot.
Often appears as...
- sledge someone
- harsh sledge
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A vehicle, typically on runners, for conveying goods or passengers over snow or ice, pulled by horses or dogs.
The explorers were traveling by dog sledge across the frozen tundra.
Often appears as...
- dog sledge
- pull a sledge
noun
A large, heavy hammer.
He used a sledge to break the concrete.
Often appears as...
- swing a sledge
- heavy sledge
verb
To carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with difficulty.
They had to sledge the supplies up the hill.
Often appears as...
- sledge supplies
- sledge up the hill
verb
To insult or criticize someone in a harsh or cruel manner.
The opposing team started to sledge him after he missed the shot.
Often appears as...
- sledge someone
- harsh sledge
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
The word describes a traditional vehicle used in snowy regions, often linked to Arctic cultures.
In Scandinavia, the sledge is an important part of their heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Usage
Originally, sledges were vital for transportation before modern vehicles became widespread in snowy areas.
Polar explorers once relied on a sledge for moving their gear.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
The term is used primarily in the context of snow and ice, not suitable for other terrains.
During winter, the villagers switch to using sledges for travel.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
The word describes a traditional vehicle used in snowy regions, often linked to Arctic cultures.
In Scandinavia, the sledge is an important part of their heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Usage
Originally, sledges were vital for transportation before modern vehicles became widespread in snowy areas.
Polar explorers once relied on a sledge for moving their gear.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
The term is used primarily in the context of snow and ice, not suitable for other terrains.
During winter, the villagers switch to using sledges for travel.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
The word describes a traditional vehicle used in snowy regions, often linked to Arctic cultures.
In Scandinavia, the sledge is an important part of their heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Past Usage
Originally, sledges were vital for transportation before modern vehicles became widespread in snowy areas.
Polar explorers once relied on a sledge for moving their gear.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
The term is used primarily in the context of snow and ice, not suitable for other terrains.
During winter, the villagers switch to using sledges for travel.
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Video examples
How Two Decisions Led Me...
We were the best in the world. My hands went up immediately, as the moment I had been waiting for my entire life had finally come true. And as our sled slowly came to a stop and I looked into the crowd to see my mom, dad, sister and family and friends crying for me, I knew my decisions had been worth the sacrifice, worth the fear.
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Teflon Racing PIPE I Didn't...
help with lubrication unliked bulbs to stop them exploding on glasses for protection against scratches and you can even get tip from nail polish but I think they're missing a trick Teflon the world's slipperiest material has got to be great for sledging so we're gonna put our theory to the test
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Wade Davis: Cultures at...
The family, fearful for his life, took away all of his weapons, all of his tools. Now, you must understand that the Inuit did not fear the cold; they took advantage of it. The runners of their sleds were originally made of fish wrapped in caribou hide.
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800-pound Best Friend PIPE...
okie and rookie three river otters I got to know well in the winter I ran a team of sled dogs anything to be outside and working with animals before I knew it I was the curator at a wildlife park visiting an elephant orphanage in Kenya
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Working Dogs PIPE National...
everyday life they play diverse roles as livestock herders rescuers sled pullers and even work to brighten the lives of the elderly and disabled early on in our relationship dogs found a role within
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Sled Dogs: More Than...
when you're on the sled and you're going and it's just quiet and you can just hear the dogs running and like the little clutter of the buckles and the clicks I think that's the most peaceful
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Alone on the Ice: The...
other scientific instruments and by the time he gets back into the hut that's what his hood and face look like most of the work was man hauling sledges with makeshift sails to help and
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On Black Lives Matter,...
person is a young lady named India sledge I call this no music I like to give titles to the things that people have said to me and a lot of stuff was going on
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Greg Long: Big Wave...
and then blackness. Blackness and silence. I come to the surface... face down. They pulled my lifeless body on to the back of the rescue sled,
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
straight down to its stomach leaves however are not easily digested the sleds technique is to give them time
Video examples
How Two Decisions Led Me...
We were the best in the world. My hands went up immediately, as the moment I had been waiting for my entire life had finally come true. And as our sled slowly came to a stop and I looked into the crowd to see my mom, dad, sister and family and friends crying for me, I knew my decisions had been worth the sacrifice, worth the fear.
Video examples
Teflon Racing PIPE I Didn't...
help with lubrication unliked bulbs to stop them exploding on glasses for protection against scratches and you can even get tip from nail polish but I think they're missing a trick Teflon the world's slipperiest material has got to be great for sledging so we're gonna put our theory to the test
Video examples
Wade Davis: Cultures at...
The family, fearful for his life, took away all of his weapons, all of his tools. Now, you must understand that the Inuit did not fear the cold; they took advantage of it. The runners of their sleds were originally made of fish wrapped in caribou hide.
Video examples
800-pound Best Friend PIPE...
okie and rookie three river otters I got to know well in the winter I ran a team of sled dogs anything to be outside and working with animals before I knew it I was the curator at a wildlife park visiting an elephant orphanage in Kenya
Video examples
Working Dogs PIPE National...
everyday life they play diverse roles as livestock herders rescuers sled pullers and even work to brighten the lives of the elderly and disabled early on in our relationship dogs found a role within
Video examples
Sled Dogs: More Than...
when you're on the sled and you're going and it's just quiet and you can just hear the dogs running and like the little clutter of the buckles and the clicks I think that's the most peaceful
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
other scientific instruments and by the time he gets back into the hut that's what his hood and face look like most of the work was man hauling sledges with makeshift sails to help and
Video examples
On Black Lives Matter,...
person is a young lady named India sledge I call this no music I like to give titles to the things that people have said to me and a lot of stuff was going on
Video examples
Greg Long: Big Wave...
and then blackness. Blackness and silence. I come to the surface... face down. They pulled my lifeless body on to the back of the rescue sled,
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
straight down to its stomach leaves however are not easily digested the sleds technique is to give them time
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Lauren Gibbs
American Athlete
Once my pilot and I push and jump into the sled, I hold on for dear life in the back while she skillfully and hopefully quickly navigates the two of us down a mile of icy, often bumpy, sharp right and left turns. I then pull the brakes at the end.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Northwest Ohio is flat. There isn't much up. The land is so flat that a child from Toledo is under the impression that the direction hills go is down. Sledding is done down from street level into creek beds and road cuts.
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Amari Cooper
American Athlete
I thought you got faster by running on sleds. That does get you faster, but the most important thing when it comes to speed is getting your technique down. Technique, that's the main thing when it comes to speed.
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Clyde Tombaugh
American Scientist
I realized that I would have some very tough sledding, and I was very discouraged because I didn't see much hope of getting into the field I wanted to get into with no college education.
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James Anderson
English Athlete
Some of the best cricketers in the world were very quiet on the field but came across in a way that made it very hard to sledge them. It went in one ear and out the other.
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Gary Paulsen
American Writer
I was raised on farms by people who didn't have Wal-Mart. They had to make their own sleds, harnesses, clothing, etc.
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Andrew Flintoff
English Entertainer
The thing with sledging is it very rarely goes well. Usually, if I was sledging, I was struggling.
Quote examples
Elana Meyers
American Athlete
The first run in a four-man sled was one of the most nerve-wracking I've had in my life.
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Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
Sledging is an important part of the game, but you should never cross the line.
Quote examples
Ben Stokes
English Athlete
There has always been sledging in cricket.
Quote examples
Lauren Gibbs
American Athlete
Once my pilot and I push and jump into the sled, I hold on for dear life in the back while she skillfully and hopefully quickly navigates the two of us down a mile of icy, often bumpy, sharp right and left turns. I then pull the brakes at the end.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Northwest Ohio is flat. There isn't much up. The land is so flat that a child from Toledo is under the impression that the direction hills go is down. Sledding is done down from street level into creek beds and road cuts.
Quote examples
Amari Cooper
American Athlete
I thought you got faster by running on sleds. That does get you faster, but the most important thing when it comes to speed is getting your technique down. Technique, that's the main thing when it comes to speed.
Quote examples
Clyde Tombaugh
American Scientist
I realized that I would have some very tough sledding, and I was very discouraged because I didn't see much hope of getting into the field I wanted to get into with no college education.
Quote examples
James Anderson
English Athlete
Some of the best cricketers in the world were very quiet on the field but came across in a way that made it very hard to sledge them. It went in one ear and out the other.
Quote examples
Gary Paulsen
American Writer
I was raised on farms by people who didn't have Wal-Mart. They had to make their own sleds, harnesses, clothing, etc.
Quote examples
Andrew Flintoff
English Entertainer
The thing with sledging is it very rarely goes well. Usually, if I was sledging, I was struggling.
Quote examples
Elana Meyers
American Athlete
The first run in a four-man sled was one of the most nerve-wracking I've had in my life.
Quote examples
Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
Sledging is an important part of the game, but you should never cross the line.
Quote examples
Ben Stokes
English Athlete
There has always been sledging in cricket.
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