sled
noun
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Definition of sled
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a vehicle usually on runners for transportation especially on snow or ice
especially
: a small steerable one used especially by children for coasting down snow-covered hills
2
: rocket sled
sled
verb
sledded;
sledding
Definition of sled (Entry 2 of 2)
: to ride on a sled or sleigh
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Examples of sled in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
His research assistant, Jeff Rubsam, runs ahead to guide the sled down a steep, snowy slope toward a frozen lake. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin has cut mercury pollution of its lakes. Climate change puts those gains at risk.," 14 June 2019 Only these sleds weigh 50 pounds and can hit speeds of 90 miles per hour. — Victor Mather, New York Times, "What Is Luge? It’s Like Sledding at 90 Miles Per Hour," 11 Feb. 2018 The Nigerian sled will feature women from Texas, Illinois and Minnesota. — Rick Maese | Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, "Meet Chloe Kim, the 17-year-old snowboarder poised to rule the Pyeongchang Olympics," 10 Feb. 2018 The fire, whose cause is unknown, destroyed blocking dummies, pads, sleds, down markers, and other equipment . . — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "Expert panel: What should NFLPA fight for in next labor battle with NFL owners?," 29 June 2019 Thus the lion’s share of our defenses against mines must be borne by a small, decaying fleet of huge MH-53E helicopters that search and destroy mines by towing large sensor-laden sleds through the ocean. — Andrew Cockburn, Harper's magazine, "The Military-Industrial Virus," 10 June 2019 During the first voyage, the scientists released 80 kilograms (176 pounds) of an inert compound called trifluoromethyl sulfur pentafluoride, or CF3SF5, from a sled being dragged behind their ship a mile underwater. — Quanta Magazine, "Scientists Parse Ocean’s Dynamic Role in Climate Change," 11 Apr. 2013 All of this gear was transported on the ice in a small sled that also served as a portable shelter during harsh weather conditions. — Steve Hoffman / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, "Minnesota angler’s ‘Holy Boat’ utilizes ice-fishing tactics in the summertime," 22 June 2019 Rubsam walks briskly ahead with the sled toward the center of the lake. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin has cut mercury pollution of its lakes. Climate change puts those gains at risk.," 14 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In Juneau, for instance, tours range from the $99 land tour that includes the Mendenhall Glacier in Tongass National Forest to the $490 dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier by helicopter (the latter was one of my son’s favorite excursions). — Judy Koutsky, Condé Nast Traveler, "All Your Questions About Taking a Child on an Alaska Cruise, Answered," 20 June 2019 Teams that were solidly in the postseason last year discover the follow-up sledding difficult. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "NFL Look Ahead: Which teams will rise into playoff contenders?," 8 July 2019 But families still flock to the old slopes for sledding and tubing. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "Everything to know about Rocky Mountain National Park," 8 May 2019 Many have never gone sledding or made snowmen before. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Backcountry: Deserts, trails, casinos and the occasional snowman," 30 June 2019 But what really gives us shivers of excitement is trekking through one of Alaska's ice caves or sledding down one of Colorado's tallest sand dunes. — Jennifer Adler, National Geographic, "10 perfect ways to cool off in the U.S.," 27 June 2019 Efforts include creating an all-purpose trail that will provide additional public access by connecting the Lake-to-Lake Trail, which opened in 2009, with the park’s Engle Road sledding hill and parking. — Beth Mlady, cleveland.com, "Metroparks CEO extols Middleburg Heights’ importance to park system," 9 June 2019 Find a hill for sledding or head out to your own yard to build a snowman, fort or for the more adventurous with time on their hands, check out these instructions for building an igloo on the Popular Science website, popsci.com. — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tallgrass Kitchen: Short ribs are a good fit for Danish 'hygge'," 14 Feb. 2018 Many mall Santas are sledding off to more exciting venues, Mr. Turner says, from corporate events to house parties. — Jennifer Levitz, WSJ, "Sad Santas Confront Empty Malls: ‘Do I Have Something in My Beard?’," 17 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sled.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sled
sled
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sled
(Entry 1 of 2)
chiefly US
: a small vehicle that has a flat bottom or long, narrow strips of metal or wood on the bottom and that is used for moving over snow or ice
sled
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of sled (Entry 2 of 2)
chiefly US
: to ride on a sled especially down a hill
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sled
noun
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Kids Definition of sled
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a vehicle on runners for carrying loads especially over snow
2
: a small vehicle used mostly by children for sliding on snow and ice
sled
verb
sledded;
sledding
Kids Definition of sled (Entry 2 of 2)
: to ride or carry on a sled
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