A large sledge-hammer used in blacksmith's work, and lifted with both hands, in contradistinction to the short stroke by the master smith.
·adj Lifted by the hand, or by both hands; as, the uphand sledge. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun A <<Sleigh>>. II. Sledge ·noun A game at cards; — called also old sledge, and all fours. II...
·noun The largest hammer used by smiths. ...