Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) 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.

2. (n.) A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution.

3. (n.) A sleigh.

4. (n.) A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.

5. (v. i. & t.) To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.

6. (n.) A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.