Abuse batter using snow transport (6)

I believe the answer is:

sledge

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'transport' is the definition.
(I know that sledge is a more specific form of the action the transport)

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(Other definitions for sledge that I've seen before include "Make offensive remarks" , "Narrow cart with runners for travelling on snow" , "In Canada train" , "Vehicle on runners, for snow and ice" , "Vehicle for travelling over snow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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