sleigh

Meanings

• noun

  A type of vehicle used for traveling on snow, often pulled by horses or reindeer.

  - "The children were excited to go for a sleigh ride in the snow."
  - "Santa Claus delivers presents using a sleigh and reindeer."

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Pronunciation

1. /sleɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /sleɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sleigh
sleigh , ballet , blaze , pray

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Variants

List of all variants of sleigh that leads to same result
sleigh , sleighs , sley , sleighed , sleighing , sleigh bed , sleigh beds , sleigh bell , sleigh bells , Frederick Sleigh Roberts , Roberts

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'sleith', meaning 'slide' or 'glide'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'sleigh' in English was in the 15th century.

2. Sleighs were originally used for transportation in snowy regions before the invention of snowplows and snow tires.

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Related Concepts

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1. sleigh ride: A recreational activity involving a ride in a sleigh, often pulled by horses or reindeer.

2. reindeer sleigh: A sleigh pulled by reindeer, often used in the Arctic regions.

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Culture

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The sleigh is a popular symbol of winter and Christmas, often depicted in art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "sleigh"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sleigh with runners and a seat, pulled by horses or reindeer. Visualize the snow-covered landscape as you ride in the sleigh.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sleigh with winter, snow, and Christmas. Think of Santa Claus and his reindeer sleigh.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sleighs Slide Smoothly' to remember the word sleigh.

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