sleigh

/sleɪ/ /liː/

Definitions

1. noun

A carriage on runners, typically drawn by horses and used for transporting goods or people in winter.

“She rode a sleigh through the snowy forest on Christmas Eve.”

2. verb

To travel or move swiftly, especially in a smooth or effortless manner.

“The team sleighed down the snowy hill, laughing and screaming.”

3. verb

To dismiss or reject something, especially a proposal or an idea.

“The investors decided to sleigh the project due to its high costs.”

Synonyms

  • carriage
  • dray
  • waggon

Antonyms

  • delay
  • halt