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Luges

Scope note

Use for one- or two-person low-slung sleds specially tailored to fit the rider, generally about 51 inches long and with a maximum weight of 44 pounds, and used to race down chutelike courses.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211123

Broader Terms used

<winter sports equipment>

Equivalent Terms used

luge

Created

13yrs ago

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