How Do You Spell SLEDGES?

Pronunciation: [slˈɛd͡ʒɪz] (IPA)

"Sledges" is spelled with a "d" and "g" instead of "j" because it follows the common English language rule of using "d" and "g" after a short vowel sound. The phonetic transcription of "sledges" is /slɛdʒɪz/, with the stress on the first syllable "sled" and the "g" pronounced like a "j". This word refers to a vehicle used on snow or ice, typically pulled by animals or a motorized vehicle, and is commonly used in regions with snowy climates.

SLEDGES Meaning and Definition

  1. Sledges refer to heavy, sturdy vehicles that are designed for use on snow or ice-covered surfaces. Typically, they are constructed with a flat and smooth bottom surface, enabling them to glide smoothly over the snow. Sledges are often made using durable materials such as wood, metal or plastic.

    These vehicles are commonly used for transportation and hauling purposes in regions with snowy or icy climates. They are typically pulled by animals (such as horses or dogs) or by human power. Sledges are widely employed for various activities, including transportation of goods and people, exploration of polar regions, and winter sports such as sledding or ice fishing.

    The design of sledges may vary based on their intended use. For example, some sledges may have additional compartments or slots to securely hold cargo, while others may be designed for seating passengers comfortably. Furthermore, sledges may feature handles, ropes or harnesses to facilitate pulling or control.

    The term "sledges" can also refer to the act of using a sledge as a verb, meaning to travel or transport using a sledge vehicle. The noun form can also be used to describe the act of sliding down a snowy slope, either using a vehicle or simply one's body as a means of transportation.

    Overall, sledges are versatile and practical vehicles that have been used for centuries in various snowy, icy or winter environments.

Common Misspellings for SLEDGES

Etymology of SLEDGES

The word "sledges" originated from Middle English "slegge" or "sledd", which were derived from the Old English word "slec", meaning "sledge" or "drag". The Old English word was borrowed from the Proto-Germanic word "*slagjo". The term eventually evolved to become "sledges" in modern English.

Similar spelling words for SLEDGES

Conjugate verb Sledges

CONDITIONAL

I would sledge
we would sledge
you would sledge
he/she/it would sledge
they would sledge

FUTURE

I will sledge
we will sledge
you will sledge
he/she/it will sledge
they will sledge

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sledged
we will have sledged
you will have sledged
he/she/it will have sledged
they will have sledged

PAST

I sledged
we sledged
you sledged
he/she/it sledged
they sledged

PAST PERFECT

I had sledged
we had sledged
you had sledged
he/she/it had sledged
they had sledged

PRESENT

I sledge
we sledge
you sledge
he/she/it sledges
they sledge

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sledged
we have sledged
you have sledged
he/she/it has sledged
they have sledged
I am sledging
we are sledging
you are sledging
he/she/it is sledging
they are sledging
I was sledging
we were sledging
you were sledging
he/she/it was sledging
they were sledging
I will be sledging
we will be sledging
you will be sledging
he/she/it will be sledging
they will be sledging
I have been sledging
we have been sledging
you have been sledging
he/she/it has been sledging
they have been sledging
I had been sledging
we had been sledging
you had been sledging
he/she/it had been sledging
they had been sledging
I will have been sledging
we will have been sledging
you will have been sledging
he/she/it will have been sledging
they will have been sledging
I would have sledged
we would have sledged
you would have sledged
he/she/it would have sledged
they would have sledged
I would be sledging
we would be sledging
you would be sledging
he/she/it would be sledging
they would be sledging
I would have been sledging
we would have been sledging
you would have been sledging
he/she/it would have been sledging
they would have been sledging

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