Sled

n. [L. Ger. & D. slede, Icel. sledi, Sw. & Dan. släde, O. H. Ger. slito, N. H. Ger. schlitten, from A-S. slīdan, to slide.]

1. A carriage, or vehicle, moved on runners, used for conveying heavy loads over the snow;—in England, at the present day, called sledge.
2. A light seat mounted on runners, used for sliding on snow and ice.