Sled
Sled
Sled (/slɛd/), also known as a sledge or sleigh, is a vehicle with a smooth underside or possessing a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners that travels by sliding across a surface. Most sleds are used on surfaces with low friction, such as snow or ice. In some cases, sleds may be used on mud, grass, or even smooth stones. They may be used to transport passengers, cargo, or both.
Etymology
The word sled comes from the Middle English word sledde, which itself has the origins from Middle Dutch word slede. Similar words have been identified in other languages with the same meaning.
Types of Sleds
There are various types of sleds including toboggan, bobsled, luge, and dogsled. Each type of sled varies in design, purpose, and the number of passengers it can carry.
Toboggan
A toboggan is a simple sled which is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada.
Bobsled
A bobsled is a sled used in the sport of bobsledding. It is designed to convert gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy.
Luge
A luge is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine and feet-first. Steering is done by flexing the sled's runners with the calf of each leg or exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the seat.
Dogsled
A dogsled is a sled pulled by dogs, used in regions where snow and ice cover the ground for significant portions of the year.
Related Terms
- Sledding: The act of riding on or driving a sled.
- Sledgehammer: A tool with a large, flat head attached to a lever (or handle). The head is made of metal, and the handle is most often made of wood or plastic.
- Sleigh: A type of sled drawn by horses or reindeer, especially one used for passengers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sled
- Wikipedia's article - Sled
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