са́ни — meaning in English

English meaning

• sledge noun A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.
• toboggan noun A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.

Senses

са́ни is used for these senses in English:

• luge (countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
• sledge (British) any type of sled or sleigh.
• toboggan A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.

sledge — full definition

1. noun A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.
2. noun A low, heavy sled typically pulled by animals over snow or ice.
3. verb (cricket, informal) To taunt or verbally needle an opposing player to put them off their game.

toboggan — full definition

1. noun A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.
2. noun A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo.
3. noun Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom.
4. noun A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather.

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