sledge meaning and definition

SLEDGE noun

Definition of sledge (noun)

1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
   • synonyms: sled, sleigh
2. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
   • synonyms: maul, sledgehammer

SLEDGE verb

Definition of sledge (verb)

1. transport in a sleigh
2. ride in or travel with a sledge
   • "the antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline"; "The children sledged all day by the lake"
3. beat with a sledgehammer
   • synonyms: sledgehammer