Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), n. [Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.] 1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.

2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott.

3. A sleigh. [Eng.]

4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.

Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged (sl&ebreve;jd); p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.] To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.

Sledge, n. [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.] A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.

With his heavy sledge he can it beat.

Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), n. [Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.] 1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.

2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott.

3. A sleigh. [Eng.]

4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.

Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged (sl&ebreve;jd); p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.] To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.

Sledge, n. [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.] A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.

With his heavy sledge he can it beat.

• a low sled drawn by animals, typically on snow, ice or grass
       The sledge ran far better upon the ice, I cannot say the same for the dogs.
  
• a heavy, long handled maul or hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
       He chose the 20 lb sledge thinking that the weight would be advantageous, he was wrong.
  
• to drag or draw a sledge
  
• to ride, travel with or transport in a sledge
       The group sledged across the tundra.
  
• to drive stakes or wedges with a sledgehammer
       They sledge the spikes from dawn to night, but there's no sign of stopping.
  
• (cricket) (originally Australian) to verbally insult or abuse an opponent in order to distract them (considered unsportsmanlike)
       Tim sledged the batsman so well that he turned around and completely missed the bowl.