luger

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Noun luger has 2 senses

Luger - a German semiautomatic pistol
--₁ is a kind of semiautomatic pistol, semiautomatic
luger, slider - someone who races the luge
--₂ is a kind of sledder

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Luger

Definition:

A Luger is a type of semi-automatic pistol originally designed by Georg Luger in the late 19th century and widely known for its distinctive toggle lock mechanism.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A type of semi-automatic pistol.

Example sentence: He carried his Luger as a self-defense weapon during his travels.

Sense 2:

A person with German origins or heritage.

Example sentence: Karl, a proud Luger, celebrated his German roots by wearing traditional clothing on Oktoberfest.

Sense 3:

A luger is also a sled used for transportation, especially in snowy regions.

Example sentence: The children had a fun day sledding down the hill on their colorful lugers.