sledge
sledge is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 5 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott.
- 2.A sleigh. [Eng.]
- 3.A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
- 4.To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.
- 5.A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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- What is a hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott called?
- What is a game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours called?
- What is to travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt called?
- What is a large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser called?
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- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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