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sledge in Irish

sledge in Irish is carr sleamhnáin, sleamhnán — sledge means a heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.

sledge in Irish

carr sleamhnáin
noun
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.
sleamhnán
noun
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.

What does "sledge" mean?

  1. noun A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.
    "He swung the sledge into the old wall until the bricks gave way."
  2. noun A low, heavy sled typically pulled by animals over snow or ice.
    "The sledge crossed the frozen lake loaded with firewood."
  3. verb (cricket, informal) To taunt or verbally needle an opposing player to put them off their game.
    "The bowler tried to sledge the batsman between deliveries, muttering insults just loud enough to hear."
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sledge in a sentence

  • He swung the sledge into the old wall until the bricks gave way.
  • The sledge crossed the frozen lake loaded with firewood.
  • The bowler tried to sledge the batsman between deliveries, muttering insults just loud enough to hear.

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What is "sledge" in Irish?

"sledge" in Irish is carr sleamhnáin, sleamhnán. sledge means: A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.

How do you use "sledge" in a sentence?

Example: "He swung the sledge into the old wall until the bricks gave way." In Irish, "sledge" is carr sleamhnáin, sleamhnán.

Are there other ways to say "sledge" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "sledge": carr sleamhnáin, sleamhnán.

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