sleds

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "The children were excited to go sledding on the snowy hill."
  - "He pushed the sled up the hill and then let go, enjoying the fast ride down."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sleds
ledes , edes , reads , leads

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Variants

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sled , sleds , sledded , sledder , sledders , sledding , rocket sled , rocket sleds

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Etymology

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Old English slid, from slidan ‘to slide'. The modern spelling is adopted from the past participle of slide.

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Trivia

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

2. The first recorded use of a sled dates back to around 3000 BC in Siberia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Snow: Sleds are used primarily on snow, making it an essential related concept.

2. Winter sports: Sledding is a popular winter sport, often enjoyed in conjunction with other activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

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Culture

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Sleds have been used for transportation and recreation for thousands of years, particularly in cold climates. They have been a popular winter activity for children and adults alike. Sleds have been featured in various forms of literature, such as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Winter's Tale'. They have also been depicted in art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "sleds"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red sled with a seat and long runners, sliding down a snowy hill.
   - Imagine the feeling of sitting on a sled, feeling the cold air on your face as you glide down the hill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sled' with the image of a snowy winter day.
   - Think of the feeling of excitement when you hear the word 'sledding'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SLEDS' to remember the definition: 'S' for sled, 'L' for long, 'E' for exciting, 'D' for downhill, and 'S' for snow.

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