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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

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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

David is no stranger to this business, being the widower of Susan Butcher, the state’s most revered female sledder.

From Washington Times Sep. 6, 2017

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

Connor and I tilted his basket over the crate, and the baby slid out like a sledder on a snowy hill.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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