SLEDGE
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Sledge (slĕj), 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.
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2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott.
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3. A sleigh. [Eng.]
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4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
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Sledge (slĕj), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged (slĕjd); p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.] To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.
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Sledge, n. [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.] A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.
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With his heavy sledge he can it beat.
Spenser.
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