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sledge

/slɛdʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A heavy, flat-bottomed implement, typically with runners or wheels, used for sliding over ice or snow.

    - "He enjoyed sledging down the snowy hill on his new sledge."
    - "The children were having great fun on their sledges in the winter park."
Pronunciation
  1. /slɛdʒ/



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  2. /slɛdʒ/



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  3. /slɛdʒ/



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Synonyms

forehammer , sledgehammer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sledge
ledge , pledge , edge
Variants
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sledge , sledges , sledged , sledging , old sledge , old sledges , sled dog , sled dogs , sledge dog , sledge dogs
Etymology
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Old English sled, from Proto-Germanic slidan 'to slide'.

Trivia
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  1. The world record for the longest sledge jump is 252 meters, which was set by Simon Ammann in 2008.

  2. The word 'sledge' is also used in the medical field to refer to a large, flat tray used for transporting patients.

  3. Sledges have been used for transportation in Arctic and Antarctic regions for centuries.

Related Concepts
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  1. sled: A synonym for sledge, especially in American English.

  2. sleigh: A type of sledge with high sides and a covering, often pulled by horses, used for traveling over snow.

Culture
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In many cultures, sledging is a popular winter activity, especially in countries with heavy snowfall. It is often associated with childhood and the joy of playing in the snow. Sledges have been used in literature and art to depict the winter season and the simplicity and joy of childhood.

How to Memorize "sledge"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy, flat piece of metal or wood with runners or wheels, being pulled or pushed over a snowy or icy surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sledge' with the winter season, snow, and the joy of sliding over ice or snow.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'sledge' as 'Slide over Large, Gleeful Expanses of Delightful Ground'.

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