Sledge: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is used mainly in British English to describe a larger, sturdier sled. It's often pulled by animals and used for transporting goods or people over snow or ice.

• The explorers loaded their supplies onto the sledge.
• The old sledge was still functional during the winter.

This term generally refers to a small, simple vehicle used for sliding downhill on snow. It's commonly used in casual winter activities, especially by children.

• The kids took their sleds to the hill for some snowy fun.
• She bought a new sled for her son's birthday.

Sleigh typically refers to a larger, more ornate vehicle, often depicted being pulled by horses or reindeer, and associated with festivity or transportation over snow. It's common in literary or traditional contexts.

• They took a sleigh ride through the snowy forest.
• Santa Claus is said to travel in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

This term describes a long, flat sled without runners, often made of wood or plastic, used for sliding down snowy hills. It's usually used in North American English.

• They used a toboggan to race down the hill.
• The old wooden toboggan was a family heirloom.