sledge sledge /ˈslɛdʒ/

noun

1. A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges  ( maul , sledge , sledgehammer )
   a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
    The sledgehammer is used to break down walls during the demolition phase of the construction
   The sledgehammer is used to break down walls during the demolition phase of the construction
   
   
2. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow  ( sled [ N. American] , sledge , sleigh )
   a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
   
   

verb

1. Beat with a sledgehammer  ( sledge , sledgehammer )
   beat with a sledgehammer
   
2. Ride in or travel with a sledge  ( sledge )
   ride in or travel with a sledge
    The antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline
   the antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline
    The children sledged all day by the lake
   The children sledged all day by the lake
   
3. Transport in a sleigh  ( sledge )
   transport in a sleigh