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sled

[ sled ]

noun

  1. a small vehicle consisting of a platform mounted on runners for use in traveling over snow or ice.
  2. a sledge.


verb (used without object)

, sled·ded, sled·ding.
  1. to coast, ride, or be carried on a sled.

verb (used with object)

, sled·ded, sled·ding.
  1. to convey by sled.

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Other Words From

  • sledlike adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sled1

1350–1400; Middle English sledde < Middle Dutch; akin to German Schlitten sled, sleigh; slide

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Example Sentences

Some childhood totem, like a stuffed animal . . . or a sled?

“In his waking hours, Kane had certainly forgotten the sled and the name which was painted on it,” he wrote.

I had long looked forward to swooshing across this fragile, expansive Arctic landscape on a dog sled.

They yapped and pulled at their leads with such energy that Winkelmann insisted we climb back into the sled, pronto.

After he'd leashed the huskies up to the sled, Winkelmann deftly zipped me into a tarp-like blanket.

As soon as we had breakfasted, I got out my sled 'Dauntless,' and told Mary to wrap up, and bring her skates along.

The rolling of the log on the sled was hard work,—so hard that I gave Meta the reins, and volunteered my assistance.

He almost dragged the younger man away, hurrying him toward the sled and its broad-backed old horses.

Desiring to propel my hand sled with power transmitted by cranks and wheels, I set about to procure the necessary materials.

"Don't be frightened, Anne," said David, who sat behind her on the sled.

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