lutz
What is another word for lutz? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — In figure skating, a jump where the skater takes off from the back outside edge of one skate, turns counterclockwise in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate.
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How to use lutz
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
triple lutz
land a lutz
lutz jump
Etymology
Named after the Austrian skater Alois Lutz, credited with inventing the jump in the early 1910s.
Full origin of lutz →Frequently asked questions
What does “lutz” mean?
The word “lutz” means in figure skating, a jump where the skater takes off from the back outside edge of one skate, turns counterclockwise in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate. In plain terms, a tricky figure-skating jump named after the skater who first did it.
How do you pronounce “lutz”?
“Lutz” is pronounced luhts (/lʌts/ in IPA).
How do you use “lutz” in a sentence?
Here is “lutz” used in a sentence: “She landed a clean triple lutz in the final round.”
What part of speech is “lutz”?
“Lutz” is a noun.
Where does the word “lutz” come from?
The word “lutz” dates back to around 1910. Named after the Austrian skater Alois Lutz, credited with inventing the jump in the early 1910s.
