street luge

American  

[street-loozh] / ˈstritˌluʒ /

Or streetluge

noun

Sports.

1. the sport of racing down a paved incline on a wheeled sled, in a supine position.

2. the sled itself.

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street luge British  

noun

1. the sport of descending a steep road or track on a large type of skateboard on which riders lie on their backs, descending feet first

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Etymology

Origin of street luge

First recorded in 1975–80; street + luge