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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

But in monobob, an event making its Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, one sledder does it all: push, leap and drive.

From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2021

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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