# lame vs luge

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lame
*adjective · IPA /leɪm/ · frequency rank #7,707*
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

### luge
*noun · IPA /luː(d)ʒ/ · frequency rank #40,784*
A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/lame-vs-luge