About Sledge

Meaning in Bengali:

স্লেজ, হামাম, হামাম করা, হামাম দেওয়া, হামাম মারা

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Pronunciation:

/slɛdʒ/

Short Definition:

A sledge is a vehicle with runners used for conveying loads or passengers over snow or ice, typically pulled by horses or dogs. In Bengali, it means স্লেজ, হামাম, হামাম করা, হামাম দেওয়া, হামাম মারা.

Synonyms:

Toboggan, Sleigh, Sled, Sledges, Sledging

Antonyms:

Push, Shove, Thrust, Propel, Impel

Origin:

The word “sledge” originated from the Middle English word “slegh” which means a large hammer or mallet. It is derived from the Old Norse word “sleggi” meaning a sledgehammer.

Nearby Words:

Sled, Sledding, Sleek, Sleep, Sleepy

Sledge in Literature Quotes:

“The sledge, shortening this second stage, now came up to the first; and the same ceremony was repeated with the dogs.” – Jules Verne

“The sledge was driven by a dwarf, and the dwarf had hands as big as the wheels upon which the sledge was drawn.” – Hans Christian Andersen

“The sledge was drawn by dogs, and as they disappeared from my sight, I gave vent to a cry of despair.” – Mary Shelley

“The sledge was soon surrounded by dogs, all barking and making frantic leaps to get loose.” – Jack London

1. Sledgehammer to crack a nut – একটি খুব সহজ কাজে খুব বড় পরিমাণ শ্রম ব্যয় করা

2. Sledge away – কঠিন পরিশ্রম করা

Usage in American English:

In American English, “sledge” is commonly used to refer to a vehicle with runners used for conveying loads or passengers over snow or ice.

Usage in British English:

In British English, “sledge” is commonly used to refer to a sled or sleigh used for sliding downhill on snow or ice.

Meaning in Different Languages:

Hindi: स्लेज, Nepali: स्लेज, Urdu: سلیج, Tamil: ஸ்லெட்ஜ், Telugu: స్లెడ్జ్, Arabic: سليج, Chinese: 雪橇, Japanese: そり, Russian: сани

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