luge Definition
a racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
Using luge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "luge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He won a gold medal in luge at the Winter Olympics.
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She went down the hill on a luge.
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The luge track is very steep and dangerous.
luge Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with luge
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The luge run was built for the Winter Olympics.
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He trained for months for the luge race.
an event in which teams of three sled down the luge track, with each member completing one run
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The luge team relay is a new event in the Winter Olympics.
Origins of luge
from French 'luge', from Savoy dialect 'lugier', meaning 'to slide'
Summary: luge in Brief
A 'luge' [lo͞oj] is a sled designed for racing, typically ridden by one or two people lying on their back. It is used in competitions like the Winter Olympics, where participants race down a steep and dangerous luge track. Other phrases include 'luge run,' 'luge race,' and 'luge team relay.'
