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sledder

American  
[sled-er] / ˈslɛd ər /

noun

  1. a person who rides on or steers a sled.

  2. a horse or other animal for drawing a sled.


Etymology

Origin of sledder

First recorded in 1640–50; sled + -er 1

Example Sentences

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As a seasoned sledder, however, he knew that passengers are not passive riders, they have to lean into turns alongside the driver to maintain balance.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

And yes, once in a while a luger misses the touchpad, leaving the next sledder stuck behind the starting gate.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2022

Green was also an avid sledder as a kid.

From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018

Capitol Police officer approached sledder Tim Krepp and said: "There is no sledding or skiing on Capitol grounds for life, safety and property damage issues."

From Reuters • Mar. 5, 2015

Downward came the bird, lazily looping through the haze, gray in gray descending, gliding, a summer sledder down a slope of sunsmoke.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli