Meaning & use
Luger
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A person who competes in the sport of luge, racing a small sled down an icy track while lying on their back.
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The German luger set a new track record in the final run.
Olympic lugers reach speeds of over 140 kilometers per hour on the fastest courses.
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with the capitalized 'Luger,' the brand name of a famous German pistol; the sporting sense comes from 'luge,' French for 'sled.'
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