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(slj), n.[Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.] 1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled. 2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott. 3. A sleigh. [Eng.] 4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours. Sledge (slj), v. i. & t.[imp. & p. p.Sledged (sljd); p. pr. & vb. n.Sledging.] To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt. Sledge n.[AS. slecge,from slen to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.] A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser. スポンサード リンク
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