Lutz

[ luhts ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a jump in which the skater leaps from the back outer edge of one skate to make one full rotation in the air and lands on the back outer edge of the opposite skate.

lutz

/ luːts /

noun

1. skating a jump in which the skater takes off from the back outside edge of one skate, makes one, two, or three turns in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lutz¹

First recorded in 1935–40; after Alois Lutz (1898-1918), Austrian figure skater, who first performed the jump in 1913

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lutz¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

But drinking for every triple Lutz, American flag or smirk from Putin could cause a calorie avalanche and sick Sochi gut.

From The Daily Beast

Presumably Lutz, who declined comment, would advise on the design and functionality of new vehicle models, his specialty.

From The Daily Beast

Since May various GM executives, including Akerson, have been calling Lutz to pick his brain.

From The Daily Beast

Former GM chief executive Rick Wagoner, later fired by the U.S., hired Lutz to help improve future GM models.

From The Daily Beast

If an agreement is reached with Lutz, GM would gain access to his considerable experience developing vehicles.

From The Daily Beast

Make friends readily with no one while travelling, Lutz, yet avoid the appearance of keeping yourself aloof.

From Project Gutenberg

Sergeant Lutz said he'd take it this time, and he rode through to Braska on a single horse,—seventy-three miles in thirty hours.

From Project Gutenberg

Go while there's yet time and tell Mr. Davies to send me Sergeant Lutz and six men mounted.

From Project Gutenberg

Already Lutz, who remained with the reserve, had mounted his men and was trotting out to the support of the advance.

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Lutz and his party had not really checked their gait, and so leaped into the charge with a flying start.

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