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Meaning of
luff
in English
luff
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Definitions
Verb
to
alter
course
to
windward
(
nautical
maneuver
)
The
sailor
had
to
luff
the
sails
to
adjust
to
the
changing
wind
.
to
turn
a
ship
towards
the
wind
;
closer
to
the
wind
The
crew
had
to
luff
the
ship
to
avoid
the
rocky
coastline
.
to
let
out
a
sail
(
causing
it
to
luff
)
The
sailor
learned
how
to
luff
the
sail
to
maximize
its
efficiency
.
a
sail's
edge
that
shakes
or
flaps
to
release
a
sail
;
letting
it
flap
Noun
sailing
close
to
the
wind
;
a
navigational
act
The
captain
ordered
the
crew
to
luff
and
head
into
the
wind
.
the
sail's
edge
facing
the
wind
The
luff
of
the
sail
was
torn
and
needed
repair
.
sail's
forward
edge
(
nautical
context
);
shaking
due
to
improper
trim
The
sailor
checked
the
luff
to
ensure
it
was
properly
trimmed
.
