luge
Definitions
A light racing sled for one or two people, ridden in a supine position.
A sport in which competitors race down an ice track on a luge sled.
Examples
The athlete prepared his luge for the high-speed descent down the icy track.
Luge is considered one of the most dangerous and thrilling sports in the Winter Olympics.
She practiced her steering technique on the luge every morning to improve her race times.