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sledge
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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.
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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

sledgehammer, sledge
A large hammer having two faces; weighs up to 100 lb (45 kg); grasped with both hands.


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Colin Boocock owns Freebrough Hill in Moorsholm and has welcomed sledgers onto his land for the last 30 years.
He said the girls had been playing on the car roof for some time, gently crashing into the wire fence like other sledgers.
Each time we receive a call to help someone who has been injured whilst enjoying the snow, ambulance staff have to be extremely careful as they too are at risk of slipping and falling in treacherous conditions and in some cases poorly lit areas, whilst trying to reach stricken sledgers.
 
 
 
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