sledding

[ sled-ing ]
/ ˈslɛd ɪŋ /

noun

the state of the ground permitting use of a sled: The mountain roads offer good sledding.
the going, or kind of travel, for sleds, as determined by ground and weather conditions.
a going, progress, or advance in any field: The job won't be easy sledding.
the act of conveying or riding on a sled.

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Origin of sledding

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85; sled + -ing1

Words nearby sledding

sleazy, sled, sled cultivator, sled dog, sledder, sledding, sledge, sledgehammer, sleek, sleekit, sleeky

Definition for sledding (2 of 2)

sled
[ sled ]
/ slɛd /

noun

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

verb (used without object), sled·ded, sled·ding.

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

verb (used with object), sled·ded, sled·ding.

to convey by sled.

Origin of sled

1350–1400; Middle English sledde < Middle Dutch; akin to German Schlitten sled, sleigh1; cf. slide

OTHER WORDS FROM sled

sled·like, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sled

sled sledge sleigh
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Idioms and Phrases with sledding

sledding

see easy sledding; tough sledding.

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