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Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Sledge \Sledge\, v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. {Sledged}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Sledging}.]
   To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. --Howitt.

Sledge \Sledge\, n. [AS. slecge,from sle['a]n 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.

Sledge \Sledge\, 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}.

Source : WordNet®

sledge
     n 1: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs;
          for transportation over snow [syn: {sled}, {sleigh}]
     2: a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
        [syn: {maul}, {sledgehammer}]
     v 1: transport in a sleigh
     2: ride in or travel with a sledge; "the antarctic expedition
        sledged along the coastline"; "The children sledged all
        day by the lake"
     3: beat with a sledgehammer [syn: {sledgehammer}]
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