Difference between Sledge and Sledgehammer

What is the difference between Sledge and Sledgehammer?

Sledge as a verb is to hit with a sledgehammer. while Sledgehammer as a verb is to strike with a sledgehammer.

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.

Sledgehammer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike with a sledgehammer.

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

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