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sledding

[ sled-ing ]
/ ˈslɛd ɪŋ /
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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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Nearby words

  1. sleazy,
  2. sled,
  3. sled cultivator,
  4. sled dog,
  5. sledder,
  6. sledge,
  7. sledgehammer,
  8. sleek,
  9. sleeked,
  10. sleekit

Origin of sledding

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

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
Related formssled·like, adjective
Can be confusedsled sledge sleigh
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Idioms and Phrases with sledding

sledding

see easy sledding; tough sledding.

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