ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sledge

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /slɛd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sledge is a noun meaning A heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes, wedges, etc.

Meaning

A heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes, wedges, etc.

To hit with a sledgehammer.
A low sled drawn by animals, typically on snow, ice or grass.
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.
A card game resembling all fours and seven-up; old sledge.
To drag or draw a sledge.
To ride, travel with or transport in a sledge.
(chiefly cricket, Australia) To verbally insult or abuse an opponent in order to distract them (considered unsportsmanlike).

The sledge ran far better upon the ice; I cannot say the same for the dogs.

Sledge hammers are only used for heavy-duty persuading when working on vehicles or machinery.

The rapid and violent exertion of smiths, mightily sledging the glowing iron masses of their furnaces.

Aged wore out Coal-Horses, which after some time Wrought you will have, may serve turn for Sledge-Horses.

Depending on context, synonyms include forehammer, sledgehammer, maul, sled, sleigh.

Related dictionary entries include sledgehammer, maul, sleigh, sled, hammer, cutter.

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