noun / verb
luge
LOOZH/luːʒ/
A small racing sled ridden lying down feet first.
The athlete rides a luge feet-first along the icy track.
Etymology
Latin sludia meant “sled,” the same basic vehicle as the small coasting sled named by luge. A deeper relationship to the words sled and slide is possible, not certain.
More examples
- The coach checks both luges before the race.
- She learns to luge on a beginner track.
- Luge requires precise steering through tight curves.
Forms
luge · luges · luged · luging
luger noun — A person who races on a luge.
Similar words
- sled
- A general term, not limited to feet-first racing sleds.