Simple Definition of sled
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: a small vehicle that has a flat bottom or long, narrow strips of metal or wood on the bottom and that is used for moving over snow or ice
Full Definition of sled
1 : a vehicle usually on runners for transportation especially on snow or ice; especially : a small steerable one used especially by children for coasting down snow-covered hills
2 : rocket sled
Origin and Etymology of sled
Middle English sledde, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English slīdan to slide
First Known Use: 14th century
sled
Simple Definition of sled
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: to ride on a sled especially down a hill
1706
First Known Use of sled
1706
SLED Defined for Kids
Definition of sled for Students
1 : a vehicle on runners for carrying loads especially over snow
2 : a small vehicle used mostly by children for sliding on snow and ice
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