Sledge

(slēj), n. [A.-S. slege, from slahan, to strike, beat; Icel. sleggja, Dan. slägge, Sw. slägga, D. slee, slagel, Ger. schlage, schlegel.] A large, heavy hammer;—called also sledge-hammer.

(slĕj), n. A vehicle moved on runners, or on low wheels; as, (a.) A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] W. Scott. (b.) A sleigh for riding upon snow.

(slĕj), v. t. or i. To travel or convey in sledges. Howitt.