SLEDGE

sledge

Noun

  1. A heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes, wedges, etc.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A low sled drawn by animals, typically on snow, ice or grass.
    The sledge ran far better upon the ice, I cannot say the same for the dogs.
  2. any type of sled or sleigh.
  3. A card game resembling all fours and seven-up; old sledge.

Verb

  1. to hit with a sledgehammer.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To drag or draw a sledge.
  2. To ride, travel with or transport in a sledge.

Verb (etymology 3)

  1. To verbally insult or abuse an opponent in order to distract them (considered unsportsmanlike).


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