How Do You Spell LUGE?

Pronunciation: [lˈuːd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "luge" is spelled phonetically as /luːʒ/, with the two dots above the "u" indicating an elongated vowel sound. The word comes from the French word "luge", meaning "sled". In luge sport, athletes use small sleds to race down an icy track, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph. The spelling of "luge" can be confusing as a homophone for "loose", but with the correct pronunciation, there's no mistaking it for anything else.

LUGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Luge is a noun that refers to a type of sled used in the sport of luge. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of sliding down a track on a luge sled. The word originates from French, where "luge" means sled.

    As a noun, luge refers to a small, streamlined sled that is designed for high-speed racing on a track. The sled typically consists of two narrow runners on the bottom, a flat seat for the rider, and a curved handle for steering and maneuvering. Athletes lie on their back on the sled and use their legs and body to control the direction and speed of the sled.

    Luge as a verb describes the action of sliding down a track on a luge sled. This exhilarating sport involves athletes descending a specially designed ice track with twists, turns, and sharp corners. The sleds used in luge are lightweight and designed for minimal friction with the ice, allowing for incredible speed and precision. Competitors race against the clock, striving to complete the course in the shortest time possible.

    Luge is a highly popular winter sport, with various competitions held internationally, including the Winter Olympics. It requires a combination of physical strength, agility, and skill to navigate the track successfully. The sport of luge provides participants with an adrenaline-pumping experience and is often considered one of the most thrilling winter sports.

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Etymology of LUGE

The word "luge" is derived from the French term "luge", which originally referred to a sled or sleigh used for transportation in the snow. The exact origin of the French word is uncertain, but it is believed to stem from the Latin word "lugus", meaning a wooden sled or sled made of rods. Over time, the term "luge" became specific to the sport of racing on a small sled down an icy track. Today, "luge" is used worldwide to refer to both the sled and the sport itself.

Similar spelling words for LUGE

Plural form of LUGE is LUGES

Conjugate verb Luge

CONDITIONAL

I would luge
you would luge
he/she/it would luge
we would luge
they would luge

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be luging
you would be luging
he/she/it would be luging
we would be luging
they would be luging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have luge
you would have luge
he/she/it would have luge
we would have luge
they would have luge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been luging
you would have been luging
he/she/it would have been luging
we would have been luging
they would have been luging

FUTURE

I will luge
you will luge
he/she/it will luge
we will luge
they will luge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be luging
you will be luging
he/she/it will be luging
we will be luging
they will be luging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have luged
you will have luged
he/she/it will have luged
we will have luged
they will have luged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been luging
you will have been luging
he/she/it will have been luging
we will have been luging
they will have been luging

IMPERATIVE

you luge
we let´s luge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to luge

PAST

I luged
you luged
he/she/it luged
we luged
they luged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was luging
you were luging
he/she/it was luging
we were luging
they were luging

PAST PARTICIPLE

luged

PAST PERFECT

I had luged
you had luged
he/she/it had luged
we had luged
they had luged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been luging
you had been luging
he/she/it had been luging
we had been luging
they had been luging

PRESENT

I luge
you luge
he/she/it luges
we luge
they luge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am luging
you are luging
he/she/it is luging
we are luging
they are luging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

luging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have luged
you have luged
he/she/it has luged
we have luged
they have luged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been luging
you have been luging
he/she/it has been luging
we have been luging
they have been luging

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