Category:Sledge

Sledge, n. Etym: [perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with Sledge a hammer. See sled, n.]

1. 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.

2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of Execution. [eng.] Sir w. Scott.

3. A sleigh. [eng.]

4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.

Sledge Sledge, v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged; p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.]

Defn: to travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.

Sledge Sledge, n. Etym: [as. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See slay, v. T.]

Defn: a large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- Called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser.