Sledding (Noun)
Meaning 1
Advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team's advancement through the playoffs faced tough sledding with several injured players.
- After the initial success, the project encountered some rough sledding with budget cuts and delays.
- The entrepreneur expected smooth sledding with her new business venture, but she encountered several unexpected setbacks.
- The new employee had an easy time getting used to the company culture, but she found the learning curve for the new software to be tough sledding.
- The activist group made rapid progress with their campaign, but they knew they would face tough sledding when trying to get the legislation passed.
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Meaning 2
The sport of riding on a sled or sleigh.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids spent the afternoon sledding down the big hill near their house.
- Sledding was a favorite winter activity for the family, who would often go to the nearby park on snowy days.
- The resort offered sledding and tubing as alternative activities for those who didn't want to ski.
- After a big snowstorm, the neighborhood kids would gather at the top of the hill for a day of sledding.
- The town's annual winter festival featured sledding competitions and other fun winter activities.