sledger
Verbal intimidation specialist
A sledger is someone who uses a sledge—either the heavy hammer (sledgehammer) or the sled-like vehicle used for transport over snow or ice.
In cricket, particularly in British and Australian usage, a sledger is a player who engages in sledging: the practice of verbally taunting or intimidating opponents to break their concentration.
The Australian team has produced some notorious sledgers over the years.
Insulting provocation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- trash-talkCompetitive verbal abuse
- provocationAct that triggers response
chirping · needle · gibe · jeer · mockery · jibe · quip · retort
taunt
Insulting provocation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- trash-talkCompetitive verbal abuse
provocation · chirping · needle · gibe · jeer · mockery · jibe · quip · retort · comeback
maul
Attack with brutal force
wedge · splitting · demolition · driving · stakes · pounding · breaking · swinging · heavy-duty · two-handed
sledgergentleman
Courteous, honorable man
sportsman · good sport · diplomat · peacemaker · conciliator
- sledge hammerHeavy long-handled striking tool
- dog sledgesAnimal-drawn snow conveyances
- Sister Sledge
- sledge hockeyDisability winter team sport
- use a sledgehammer to crack a nutExcessive means for trivial ends
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