SLEDGE

sledge. Sledge, n. a sled, low carriage, very large hammer

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Sledge (slĕj), n. [[Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.]] 1. 1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.
2. 2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. Sir W. Scott.
3. 3. A sleigh.
4. 4. A game at cards; — called also old sledge, and all fours.