"Sled-dog" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A dog trained and hitched to a sled, typically in the Arctic or subarctic region, to pull a loaded sled in transportation, haulage, or recreation.
1. To defeat completely and thoroughly, often in a way that is decisive or humiliating.<br>2. To excel or surpass others in a particular activity or field.<br>3. (In pop culture) To be extremely good or talented at something, especially in terms of appearance or performance (often used ironically or sarcastically).<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The home team was slayed by the opponent in the final match.<br>- She slays in her new role as the lead actress.<br>- "You slay the646Parcel gown!"
<strong>Sleaze</strong><br><br>Sleaze refers to a person or thing that is considered to be corrupt, dishonest, or unscrupulous, often in an amusing or mocking way. It can also describe a type of smutty or provocative material, typically produced for commercial purposes.<br><br>In politics, sleaze often implies a sense of scandal or unethical behavior, often associated with corruption, bribery, or exploitation.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The company was plagued by sleaze and was eventually shut down by the authorities.<br> The politician's corruption scandal left a dirty cloud of sleaze hanging over his campaign.<br> The magazine was a sleaze factory, churning out trashy tabloid stories for the gossip-hungry public.
A violent or forceful action; a drastic measure.<br><br>Example: "She used a sledge-hammer approach to tackle the complex problem, but it ended up causing unintended damage."<br><br>("Sledge-hammer" is a phrase that is derived from a type of heavy tool, often used to break or crush things, and is used metaphorically to describe a heavy-handed or forceful approach to a situation.)
A large, heavy hammer, typically used for breaking or shattering solid objects, or for forcing something to fit into a tightly confined space.
Sledges are large, heavy sleds typically made of wood or metal, used for traction in winter on snow or ice, pulling heavy loads such as timber or reindeer or drag heavy goods.<br><br>In some countries, they are also known as runners.<br><br>Example: During the extreme winter months, the villagers use sledges to transport heavy logs to their homes for firewood.<br><br>Alternative term: Sleds, Dray, Sleighs