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sled

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[sled] / slɛd /

noun

  1. a small vehicle consisting of a platform mounted on runners for use in traveling over snow or ice.

  2. a sledge.

verb (used without object)

sledded, sledding

  1. to coast, ride, or be carried on a sled.

verb (used with object)

sledded, sledding

  1. to convey by sled.

Other Word Forms

  • sledlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of sled

1350–1400; Middle English sledde < Middle Dutch; akin to German Schlitten sled, sleigh; slide

Example Sentences

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The actor added that he imagined turning the fictional home into a “movie fun house” where people could sled down the stairs just like Kevin does in the movie.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

For Hill, that transition from the sprints to a sled has allowed her to carry on a family tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Only one person competes, pushing the sled at the start and piloting down the course at speeds of 70 to 80 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

They all have explosive power and speed over the initial acceleration phase where pushing the sled effectively is so vital.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I stopped the sled and tied it off to a tree.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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