In British English, does the word "sleigh" usually indicate a horse-drawn vehicle?

Question

And "sled" a vehicle that coasts under the influence of gravity?

Anonymous · Answer

It usually means that in ANY English-speaking country where there is snow.

Mark · Answer

It usually means that in ANY English-speaking country where there is snow.

Zapata · Answer

Yes, it does. In British English, "sleigh" implies the sort of thing Santa Claus would use, drawn by animals, whereas "sled"  - or more often "sledge" - is usually taken as a one-person vehicle powered by one's weight and by gravity. However, the word "toboggan" is more common than "sled" in the UK.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. Sleigh is horse drawn as is sled and also sledge. Toboggan is the correct term for a non powered fun device. Although as with most terms there is often misuse of the word sled to describe a toboggan.

In British English, does the word "sleigh" usually indicate a horse-drawn vehicle?

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