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Sledge

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maulnoun(usually of an animal) To savage; to cause serious physical wounds.
slednounA small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills; no draft animal pulls it.
sledgehammernounA hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
sleighnounA vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)

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sledgehammernounA hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
maulnounA heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
sleighnounA vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)
slednounA small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills; no draft animal pulls it.
hammernounA tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
cutternounA person or device that cuts (in various senses).
artisannounA skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
homemadeMade at home.
cottagenounA small house.
sleddingnounThe act of sliding downhill, or transporting something, on a sled.
lugenoun(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
massnoun(physical) Matter, material.
craftnoun(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation .
gavelnounA wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.
hammersnoun(soccer) Someone who supports or plays for West Ham United F.C.
sledge hammernounAlternative form of sledgehammer. [A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.]
aboutsledgenounAlternative form of about-sledge. [The largest hammer used by smiths.]
about-sledgenounThe largest hammer used by smiths.
sledgefulnounEnough to fill a sledge.
threshing-sledgenounAlternative spelling of threshing sledge. [A rectangular wooden plank designed to separate grain from chaff.]

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