: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also
: the competition itself
luge
intransitive verb
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The winter sports federations, including those that govern skiing and snowboarding, curling, luge, and ice hockey have by and large stood steadfast: no Russians or Belarusians, even as neutrals.
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This is the luge and bobsleigh run built over four decades ago for the Winter Olympics, which were held in Sarajevo in 1984, a moment of glory for Yugoslavia before the country split apart and descended into civil war.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
In the midst of fighting, Sarajevo’s luge track became a defensive barrier, with the city’s protectors poking holes through the concrete for gunsights.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The venue—complete with a custom Casamigos ice luge and a Hendrick’s Alpine installation—saw Lil Jon DJ the night before with Post Malone in attendance, alongside Jon Hamm, Zach Braff, Niecy Nash-Betts, and more.
—David Graver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This is the luge and bobsleigh run built over four decades ago for the Winter Olympics, which were held in Sarajevo in 1984, a moment of glory for Yugoslavia before the country split apart and descended into civil war.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
In the midst of fighting, Sarajevo’s luge track became a defensive barrier, with the city’s protectors poking holes through the concrete for gunsights.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The venue—complete with a custom Casamigos ice luge and a Hendrick’s Alpine installation—saw Lil Jon DJ the night before with Post Malone in attendance, alongside Jon Hamm, Zach Braff, Niecy Nash-Betts, and more.
—David Graver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Luge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luge. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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