bob vs sledge

bob and sledge both are nouns.

bob and sledge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bob	Yes	No	Yes	No
sledge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sledge is a hypernym of bob; that is, sledge is a word with a broader meaning than bob:

bob: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
sledge: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

Other hypernyms of bob include sled, sleigh.

bob (noun)	sledge (noun)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)	a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
a short or shortened tail of certain animals	a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
a former monetary unit in Great Britain

bob (verb)	sledge (verb)
cut hair in the style of a bob	beat with a sledgehammer
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect	transport in a sleigh
remove or shorten the tail of an animal	ride in or travel with a sledge
move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement
ride a bobsled

Difference between bob and sledge

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