Difference between Sled and Sledge

What is the difference between Sled and Sledge?

Sled as a verb is to ride a sled. while Sledge as a verb is to hit with a sledgehammer.

Sled

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To ride a sled.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice. A small, light vehicle with runners, used, mostly by young persons, for sliding on snow or ice.

Sledge

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to hit with a sledgehammer.to drag or draw a sledge.to ride, travel with or transport in a sledge.(originally cricket) (originally Australian) to verbally insult or abuse an opponent in order to distract them (considered unsportsmanlike).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (or sledgehammer) a heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes, wedges, etc.a low sled drawn by animals, typically on snow, ice or grass.any type of sled or sleigh.

We hope you now know whether to use Sled or Sledge in your sentence.

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