Thesaurus: sledge

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1. n. 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. n. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution.
3. n. A sleigh.
4. n. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
5. v. i. & t. To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.
6. v. t. A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.
7. n. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
8. n. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
9. v. transport in a sleigh
10. v. ride in or travel with a sledge
11. v. beat with a sledgehammer
12. 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. To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt. A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser.