What is another word for sleigh?

Pronunciation: [slˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

A sleigh is a popular mode of transportation during the winter, especially in areas with significant snowfall. There are several synonyms for a sleigh, including sled, toboggan, and bobsled. A sled is a flat-bottomed vehicle made of wood or metal used for sliding or coasting downhill on snow or ice. A toboggan, on the other hand, is a type of sled particularly made for passengers to sit or lie on while the frictionless runners glide on snow or ice. Lastly, a bobsled is a longer and faster version of a sled that is used for racing down snowy slopes. Regardless of the term used, sledding and other winter sports are enjoyable activities during the chilly season.

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Usage examples for Sleigh

Rohritz is spared the necessity of replying, for at this moment the quiet drawing-room where this conversation is going on is invaded by the sharp clear tinkle of large sleigh-bells.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
The sleigh approaches, draws up before the door.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
Can we all go in one sleigh?
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth

Famous quotes with Sleigh

  • As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
    Clement Clarke Moore
  • I made a big mistake with him the first day I shot. We're shooting the scene where I come back from the party, the dance, in the sleigh with Julie Christie and we turn the corner and go past the camera and the camera follows us just a little bit and we disappear.
    Rod Steiger
  • Over the river and through the wood, To grandfather's house we go The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh, Through the white and drifted snow.
    Lydia Maria Child
  • The Hyla breed That shouted in the mist a month ago, Like ghost of sleigh-bells in a ghost of snow.
    Robert Frost

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