sled

Meanings

• noun

  A vehicle for sliding on snow, typically having a flat bottom and runners or skis.

  - "He enjoyed sledding down the hill on a sunny day."
  - "The children took turns going down the hill on the sled."
  - "They used a sled to transport firewood through the snow."

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Pronunciation

1. /slɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sled
led , red , bed , sed

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Variants

List of all variants of sled that leads to same result
sled , sleds , sledded , sledder , sledders , sledding , sled dog , sled dogs , sledge dog , sledge dogs , rocket sled , rocket sleds

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Etymology

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Old English slede or slede, from sleidan to slide.

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Trivia

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1. The longest sled race in the world is the Finnmarksløpet in Norway, which covers a distance of over 500 miles.

2. The first sleds were made from animal hides and bones, and were used by ancient civilizations for transportation.

3. In some parts of Scandinavia, it is traditional to decorate sleds with colorful ribbons and bells for the winter festivals.

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Related Concepts

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1. sled dog: A dog bred and trained for pulling a sled, typically in cold climates.

2. dog sled: A sled pulled by one or more dogs.

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Culture

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Sleds have been used for transportation and recreation for thousands of years. They have been a popular winter activity for children and adults alike, providing hours of fun in the snow. In literature, sleds have been featured in various works, such as Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild' and Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen'.

How to Memorize "sled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red sled with runners, going down a snowy hill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sled' with the image of snow and sliding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Slide' to remember the meaning of sled: Sliding on snow, Lots of fun, Ice and snow, Delightful winter activity.

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