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sleigh.

A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sleɪ/
  1. A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)

    Santa travels in a sleigh.
Where this word comes from

From Modern Dutch slee, from Middle Dutch slede, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slidô. Doublet of sled and further related to slide.

verb/sleɪ/
  1. To ride or drive a sleigh.

    intransitive
  2. To transport (cargo, freight) via sleigh.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Modern Dutch slee, from Middle Dutch slede, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slidô. Doublet of sled and further related to slide.

adj/sleɪ/
  1. Sly.

    obsolete
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