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sledge: see sled sled, vehicle that moves by sliding. A sledge is typically a heavier, load-carrying sled drawn by a horse or dog, while a sleigh is a partially enclosed horse-drawn vehicle with runners that has seats for passengers. ..... Click the link for more information. . sledge1 (esp US and Canadian), sled 1. a vehicle mounted on runners, drawn by horses or dogs, for transporting people or goods, esp over snow 2. a light wooden frame used, esp by children, for sliding over snow; toboggan 3. NZ a farm vehicle mounted on runners, for use on rough or muddy ground sledge2 an insult aimed at another player during a game of cricket How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The groom took her up in his arms and carried her out to his sledge and tucked her under the blankets. It was not long after this, that Kay came one day with large gloves on, and his little sledge at his back, and bawled right into Gerda's ears, "I have permission to go out into the square where the others are playing"; and off he was in a moment. Go and ask which sledge is to be harnessed--the wide one or the small one--there's a good fellow |
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