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luge
(luːʒ)
Word forms: plural luges
countable noun
A luge is an object that is designed to be used for racing downhill over snow or ice. Riders lie on their backs and travel with their feet pointing towards the front of the luge.
luge in British English
(luːʒ)
noun
1.
a racing toboggan on which riders lie on their backs, descending feet first
verb
2. (intransitive)
to ride on a luge
Word origin
C20: from Frenchluge in American English
(luʒ)
noun
1.
a small racing sled on which one or two riders lie face up with the feet forward
2.
the winter sport of racing on a luge
verb intransitiveWord forms: luged or ˈlugeing
3.
to race with such a sled
Derived forms
luger (ˈluger) noun
Word origin
Fr < dial. (esp. in Savoy and Switzerland), prob. ult. < GaulImage ofluge
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