Sledge
Sledge (slej) , noun
[Perhaps from sleds, plural of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.]
1.
A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.
2.
A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [English] — Sir W. Scott
3.
A sleigh. [English]
4.
A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
Sledge (slej) , verb, intransitive and transitive
To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. — Howitt
Sledge , noun
[Anglo-Saxon slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, transitive verb]
A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.
With his heavy sledge he can it beat.