A sledge is a vehicle used for traveling across snow and ice. Instead of wheels, it has long, narrow runners made of wood or metal.
“A vehicle for travelling over snow and ice, with long narrow pieces of wood or metal instead of wheels.”
Sledges have been traditionally important for transportation in snowy regions, relying on their smooth runners to glide over frozen surfaces efficiently.
Author's summary:
A sledge is a snow vehicle with narrow runners instead of wheels, often pulled by animals, facilitating travel on icy or snowy terrain.