Word Study
luge
CIDE DICTIONARY
luge, n.
a racing sled for one or two people; it is raced down a chute of packed snow or ice, and the occupant(s) lie down on it with feet in the direction of motion. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
luge, n. & v.
--n. a light toboggan for one or two people, ridden in the sitting position.
--v.intr. ride on a luge.
--n. a light toboggan for one or two people, ridden in the sitting position.
--v.intr. ride on a luge.
Etymology
Swiss F
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