Meaning of the word "sledge dog" in English

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sledge dog

US /ˈsledʒ dɔːɡ/

UK /ˈsledʒ dɔːɡ/

a dog of a breed originally used to pull sledges over snow, especially in the Arctic

Example:

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The team of sledge dogs pulled the explorer's gear across the frozen tundra.

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Huskies are a common breed used as sledge dogs.

Synonym:

husky malamute sled dog

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