Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/February 3

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Word of the day
for February 3
luge v (intransitive)
  1. To ride a luge; also, to participate in the sport of luge.
  2. (figuratively) To slide or slip down a slope.

luge n

  1. (countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
  2. (by extension)
    1. (uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.
    2. (countable) A piece of bone, ice or other material with a channel down which a drink (usually alcoholic) can be poured into someone's mouth.

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