Sledge

English

Noun

sledge

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. a heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

   He chose the 20 lb sledge thinking that the weight would be advantageous, he was wrong.

Verb

sledge

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

   The group sledged across the tundra.

3. to drive stakes or wedges with a sledgehammer

   They sledge the spikes from dawn to night, but there's no sign of stopping.

4. (originally Australian) to verbally insult or abuse an opponent in order to distract them (considered unsportsmanlike )

   Tim sledged the batsman so well that he turned around and completely missed the bowl.