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This article is about the vehicle. For other uses, see
SLED (disambiguation).
"Sledge" and "Sleigh" redirect here. For other uses, see
Sledge (disambiguation) and
Sleigh (disambiguation).
A
Fjord horse drawing a sleigh.
A sled, sledge, or sleigh is a land
vehicle with a smooth underside or possessing a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners that travels by sliding across a surface. Most sleds are used on surfaces with low
friction, such as
snow or
ice. In some cases, sleds may be used on mud, grass, or even smooth stones. They may be used to transport passengers, cargo, or both. Shades of meaning differentiating the three terms often reflect regional variations depending on historical uses and prevailing climate.
In Sleigh (pronounced "slay") remains largely a synonym for sled regardless of its capacity (and similarly in
Canada).
In
American usage sled remains the general term but often implies a smaller device, often for recreational use. Sledge implies a heavier sled used for moving freight or massive objects (syn. "stone boat"), while sleigh typically refers to a moderate- to large-sized, usually open-topped vehicle equipped with o...
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