n. [ Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n. ] 1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [ Eng. ] Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A sleigh. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ AS. slecge, from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t. ] A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. [ 1913 Webster ]
With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
[かっけいぎゅうとう, kakkeigyuutou] (n) using a meat ax when a knife would suffice; taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut; using a grand-scale measure (a massive instrument) to deal with an insignificant problem [Add to Longdo]
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