What does sled mean?

Definitions for sled
slɛdsled

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sled, sledge, sleighverb

    a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

  2. sled, sleighverb

    ride (on) a sled

Wiktionary

  1. slednoun

    A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice.

  2. slednoun

    A small, light vehicle with runners, used, mostly by young persons, for sliding on snow or ice.

  3. sledverb

    To ride a sled.

  4. Etymology: From sledde, from or sledde (cf. Dutch slee, slede, Low German Sleden), from slidô (cf. East Frisian sliede, German Schlitten, Norwegian slede). Related to slide.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Slednoun

    A carriage drawn without wheels.

    Etymology: slæd, Danish; sledde, Dutch.

    The sled, the tumbril, hurdles, and the flail,
    These all must be prepar’d. Dryden.

ChatGPT

  1. sled

    A sled is a vehicle, typically on runners or a smooth underside, used for transportation or recreational activities over snow or ice. It is usually propelled by gravity, and steered either by physical manipulation by the riders or ropes attached to the front part. Sleds come in a range of sizes, from small versions used by children for play, to large ones designed for cargo transportation or group rides.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Slednoun

    a vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice; -- in England called sledge

  2. Slednoun

    a small, light vehicle with runners, used, mostly by young persons, for sliding on snow or ice

  3. Sledverb

    to convey or transport on a sled; as, to sled wood or timber

  4. Etymology: [Akin to D. slede, G. schlitten, OHG. slito, Icel. slei, Sw. slde, Dan. slde, and E. slide, v. See Slide, and cf. Sledge a vehicle, Sleigh.]

Wikidata

  1. Sled

    A sled, sledge, or sleigh is a land vehicle with a smooth underside or possessing a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners that travels by sliding across a surface. Most sleds are used on surfaces with low friction, such as snow or ice. In some cases, sleds may be used on mud, grass, or even smooth stones. They may be used to transport passengers, cargo, or both. Shades of meaning differentiating the three terms often reflect regional variations depending on historical uses and prevailing climate. In Britain the three terms are generally quite similar in meaning, although sledge usually refers to a smaller sled, used mostly for freight, one that can generally transport no more than one or two persons with only a limited amount of cargo. Sledges may be pulled by dogs or other smaller animals, although confusingly a sledge pulled by a dog in British English is often referred to as a dog-sled. A small recreational sled, pulled by humans, can also be referred to as a sledge. Sleigh remains largely a synonym for sled regardless of its capacity. In American usage sled remains the general term but often implies a smaller device, often for recreational use. Sledge implies a heavier sled used for moving freight or massive objects, while sleigh typically refers to a moderate- to large-sized, usually open-topped vehicle equipped with one or more passenger seats, essentially a cold-season alternative to a carriage or wagon, typically drawn by horses or by reindeer.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sled

    sled, Sledge, slej, n. a carriage with runners made for sliding upon snow: a sleigh: anything dragged without wheels along the ground.—v.t. and v.i. to convey, or to travel, in a sled.—p.adj. Sled′ded (Shak.), sledged.—ns. Sled′ding, the act of transporting on a sled; Sledge′-chair, a chair mounted on runners for ice. [Ice. sledhi; from a root seen in A.S. slídan, to slide.]

The Standard Electrical Dictionary

  1. Sled

    A contact for electric cars of the conduit system. It is identical with the plow, q.v., but is drawn after the cars instead of being pushed along with them.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. sled

    The rough kind of sleigh in North America, used for carrying produce, too heavy for amusement.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. SLED

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sled is ranked #138304 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Sled surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Sled.

    70.2% or 85 total occurrences were White.
    18.1% or 22 total occurrences were Black.
    7.4% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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  1. dels

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sled in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sled in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of sled in a Sentence

  1. Eric Bland:

    I now believe that Stephen can really rest at ease because SLED and our team are going to do everything possible to find out just how he died.

  2. Cody Strathe:

    A smart musher will train on all conditions throughout the year and know how to handle low snow conditions, sled dog racing will have to adapt to this trend of low snow and warmer winters.

  3. Mark Keel:

    This case is complex, and we will not rush this or any investigation. Investigative decisions we make throughout this case must withstand the scrutiny of the criminal justice process. SLED agents continue to interview possible witnesses, collect and process potential evidence, and investigate every lead with the same diligence we devote to every case, sLED agents are working tirelessly with our partners to build a case against any person responsible for the murders of Alex Murdaugh to ensure that justice is served.

  4. Josh Sweeney:

    [They’re] really starting to come out of the woodwork, the sport of sled hockey will be huge by the next Paralympics.

  5. Eleanor Holmes Norton:

    Children and their parents should able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city. This is a one-time waiver that will allow Washington kids to sled while we await a more formal review of the ban, which will likely come after the last snow has fallen in our region.

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