Sleighing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleighing

 

[ sleigh-ing ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

winter activity

Sleighing refers to the activity of riding on or driving a sleigh, which is a type of vehicle typically used for sliding across snow or ice. This recreational activity is often associated with winter sports and can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. When sleighing, one usually experiences the thrill of speeding over snowy landscapes while being pulled by horses or, in some cases, dogs. Sleighing is often a popular pastime during the holiday season, creating joyful memories for families and friends.

Synonyms

sledding, sliding, tobogganing.

Examples of usage

  • We went sleighing together on a snowy day.
  • Children love sleighing down the slopes.
  • The festive mood was enhanced by the sound of sleighing.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleighing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trenรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค‡เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlittenfahren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seluncur salju

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ะฐะฝะฝั ะฝะฐ ัะฐะฝัั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚Š้Šใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trineo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐ๋งค ํƒ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฒู„ุฌ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุฒู„ุงุฌุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรกnkovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘้›ชๆฉ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sneลพni sani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trineo

Etymology

The word 'sleigh' comes from the Middle English term 'sleigh,' derived from the Old Norse word 'sleikja,' which means 'to slide.' The term initially referred to a small, wheeled cart or vehicle that could be used on highways and roads. However, its meaning shifted over the centuries to denote a vehicle designed for travel over snow or ice. Sleighs became particularly popular in regions with harsh winters, as they provided an efficient means of transportation. By the 19th century, sleighing had transformed into a popular recreational activity, and the image of a horse-drawn sleigh became iconic in literature and art, especially associated with festive winter celebrations. Today, the concept has evolved further with modern adaptations, including various types of sleds and snowmobiles, but the traditional sleigh remains a symbol of winter joy and nostalgia.