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luge


luge

noun \ˈlüzh\

: a small sled used for racing down an ice track

Full Definition of LUGE

:  a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition; also :  the competition itself
— luge intransitive verb
— lug·er \ˈlü-zhÉ™r\ noun
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Origin of LUGE

French
First Known Use: 1905

Rhymes with LUGE

rouge

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