luge — meaning in English

English meaning

• sledge noun A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.

Senses

luge is used for these senses in English:

• luge (countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
• luge (uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.
• sledge (British) any type of sled or sleigh.

sledge — full definition

1. noun A heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes or breaking things apart; short for sledgehammer.
2. noun A low, heavy sled typically pulled by animals over snow or ice.
3. verb (cricket, informal) To taunt or verbally needle an opposing player to put them off their game.

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