Luge

/luːdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small one- or two-person sled that is used for racing down narrow, twisting, banked, and steeply inclined tracks.

The athletes trained for months in preparation for the luge competition at the Winter Olympics.

The sport of racing down a track on a luge.

Luge is a thrilling winter sport that is included in the Olympic Games.

verb

To race down a track on a luge.

They luge competitively, navigating the sharp turns of the course with precision.

French, from the word 'luge' meaning sled.

luge racing

The sport or activity of racing with luges.

luge track

A specially designed route for conducting luge races.

sledding

The activity of riding on a sled or a sledding.

To ride a luge in a reckless or daring manner.

He was luging down the hill like a pro.

A term used when someone is moving quickly and smoothly, akin to how a luge moves on a track.

She was luging through her work today.