The term 'LUGE' is a type of SLED that is used in the winter sport of the same name. It is a small, one-person SLED that is ridden in a prone or seated position and steered by shifting the rider's weight. The sport originated in Switzerland and is now popular in many countries around the world. It is an Olympic sport and is often seen in the Winter Olympics. The term 'LUGE' is derived from the French word for SLED, 'luge'.