Sleds Meaning in English

word · lemma: sled

US

ˈsɫɛdz

SLEDZ

UK

slˈɛdz

SLEDZ

Definition

Sleds are vehicles used to slide over snow or ice, usually with runners instead of wheels. They are often used for fun or to carry things in snowy places.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in cold climates and winter sports. Typical collocations: 'ride sleds', 'pull sleds', 'children with sleds'. Not used for vehicles with wheels; use 'sled' for one, 'sleds' for many. Do not confuse with 'slay' or 'slide'.

• Spanish: trineos
• Portuguese (BR): trenós
• Portuguese (PT): trenós
• Chinese (Simplified): 雪橇
• Chinese (Traditional): 雪橇
• Hindi: स्लेज़
• Arabic: زلاجات
• Bengali: স্লেজ
• Russian: санки
• Japanese: そり
• Vietnamese: xe trượt tuyết
• Korean: 썰매
• Turkish: kızaklar
• Urdu: سلیج
• Indonesian: xe trượt tuyết

Example Sentences

We rode our sleds down the snowy hill.

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Children love playing with sleds in winter.

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My dad pulled two sleds behind him.

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After the big snowfall, the park was full of kids with colorful sleds.

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We stacked the sleds by the door after we finished playing.

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Some sleds are made out of wood, others are plastic or metal.

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