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/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.
Etymology
French, from the word 'luge' meaning sled.
Common Phrases and Expressions
luge racing
The sport or activity of racing with luges.
luge track
A specially designed route for conducting luge races.
Related Words
sledding
The activity of riding on a sled or a sledding.
Slang Meanings
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.