Difference between Sledge and Sled

What is the difference between Sledge and Sled?

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

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.

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.

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

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