Difference between Sledge and Sleigh

What is the difference between Sledge and Sleigh?

Sledge as a verb is to hit with a sledgehammer. while Sleigh as a verb is to ride or drive a sleigh.

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.

Sleigh

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sly.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A vehicle moved on runners, and used for transporting persons or goods on snow or ice.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To ride or drive a sleigh.

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

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