Definition of "sledges" [sledges]

• Plural form of sledge. (noun)

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• "These were to be used by the exploring companies whom he proposed to send out in sledges, while the ice was still unbroken, in hopes of thus discovering the way to the Polynia, or polar basin, in which he thought Franklin might be shut up."
• "The damage to the sledges was the reason given for the delay."
• "Hard 0. 60-0.85 Wrought steel wheels for steam and electric railway service; locomotive tires; rails; tools, such as sledges, hammers, pick points, crowbars, etc."