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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

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

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