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luge

/luːʒ/

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noun

Rennrodel, Rodelschlitten

A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.

Examples :

"During the Winter Olympics, athletes race down the icy track on a luge. "

Während der Winterolympiade rasen Athleten auf einem Rennrodel die eisige Strecke hinunter.

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noun

Rodelsport

The sport of racing on luges.

Examples :

"My favorite Winter Olympics event to watch is the luge. "

Mein Lieblings-Winterolympia-Event ist der Rodelsport.

sport race entertainment

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noun

Eisrutsche, Trinkrutsche

A piece of ice, bone or other material with a channel down which a (usually alcoholic) drink can be poured into someone's mouth.

Examples :

"At the winter party, the ice sculpture was actually a luge, and people were laughing as they took turns drinking vodka poured down its slippery slope. "

Auf der Winterparty war die Eisskulptur tatsächlich eine Trinkrutsche, und die Leute lachten, als sie abwechselnd Wodka tranken, der über ihre glatte Oberfläche gegossen wurde.

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verb

Rodeln

To travel by luge; to ride a luge.

Examples :

"During winter vacation, we plan to luge down the snowy hills near our cabin. "

Während der Winterferien planen wir, die schneebedeckten Hügel in der Nähe unserer Hütte hinunter zu rodeln.

sport entertainment