Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
luge
Noun
/luːʒ/
Definition
A small one- or two-person sled used for racing down a narrow, twisting, and steep track.
Examples
- The luge event at the Winter Olympics is always thrilling to watch.
- She practiced for weeks to perfect her luge technique.
- He won the gold medal in men’s singles luge.
Meaning
Luge refers to the sport and the sled itself, where individuals compete by sliding down an icy track at high speeds.
Synonyms
- Sled
- Sleigh
