sleighing

sleigh

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Definitions of sleighing word

noun sleighing a light vehicle on runners, usually open and generally horse-drawn, used especially for transporting persons over snow or ice. 1
noun sleighing a sled. 1
verb without object sleighing to travel or ride in a sleigh. 1
verb with object sleighing to draw (warp ends) through the heddle eyes of the harness or through the dents of the reed in accordance with a given plan for weaving a fabric. 1
noun plural sleighing the reed of a loom. 1
noun plural sleighing the warp count in woven fabrics. 1

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700, Americanism; < Dutch slee, variant of slede sled; cf. slide

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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