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sleigh Definition

sleigh (slā)

noun

a light vehicle on runners, usually horse-drawn, for carrying persons over snow and ice

Etymology: Du slee, contr. of slede, a sled

intransitive verb

to ride in or drive a sleigh

sleigh Synonyms

sleigh

n.

cutter, sledge, bobsled; see sled 1, 2.

sleigh Usage Examples

Object

  • ride: Get the next best thing - learn to sleigh ride with a pack of huskies and sharpen those instincts.
  • opposition: Leading the charge and sleighing the opposition is Prezzybox who have content units and affiliate promotions galore.

Converse of object

  • pull: In winter, the dogs put all their force into pulling sleighs.
  • draw: The resort is car free and public transport takes the form of horse drawn sleighs and electric carts.
  • drive: Rudolph's driving the packed sleigh and reindeers hard.
  • ride: Ideal for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, stadium visits or riding a sleigh in winter.
  • park: Santa usually enters the house down the chimney leaving his reindeer and sleigh parked on the roof.

Adjective modifier

  • one-horse: Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, laughing all the way.
  • open: Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, laughing all the way.
  • magic: Do you think Farmer Files will let us go up there in his magic sleigh?
  • loaded: A full grown reindeer can run between 12 and 15 miles an hour pulling a loaded sleigh.

Modifies a noun

  • ride: Dinner tonight is included, along with a sleigh ride along the snow trails around the village.
  • bell: The jingle of sleigh bells has been drowned out by the ringing off the cash tills.
  • bed: Other features of these rooms include either a four poster or sleigh bed or separate walk in shower.

Noun used with modifier

  • horse-drawn: Baggage is conveyed to your apartment or hotel by horse-drawn sleigh or snow tractor.
  • reindeer: There is no Father Christmas and no reindeer sleigh.
  • bob: With a chance to bid for a bob sleigh ride in the charity auction, this is an all action event!
  • horse: Guided walks, horse sleigh rides, and paragliding.
  • dog: There are various guided activities, such as snow-shoe tours, dog sleigh rides and nature walks.
  • foot: Upstairs is the large main bedroom, with 5 foot sleigh bed and beamed ceiling.
sleigh Quotes

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave the lustre of midday to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

—Moore, Clement

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, 'Happy Christmas to all. And to all a good night.'

—Moore, Clement

Browse dictionary entries near sleigh

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