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Sled vs. Sledge vs. Sleigh

sled
Definition

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

Examples

The photo shows a horse pulling a sled over the sparkling snow.

sledge
Definition

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow (UK)

Examples

the Antarctic expedition sledged along the coastline

sleigh
Definition

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow (US)

Examples

they rode on a sleigh in winter

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