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luff > 4 senses
NOUN1luff(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
2luffThe act of sailing close to the wind
VERB1luff, pointSail close to the wind
2luffFlap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
luff > pronunciation
Soundslah'f
Rhymesaleph, bailiff, bluff, and 37 more rhymes in ahf...
luff > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast.
Part offore-and-aft sail
Categoryseafaring, navigation, sailing
Broaderedge, margin
luff > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of sailing close to the wind.
Broadersailing
Verbsluff; luff
luff > verb 1, motion
MeaningSail close to the wind.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymspoint
Categorynavigation, pilotage, piloting
Broadersail
Nounsluff
luff > verb 2, motion
MeaningFlap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Examples"the sails luffed"
Broaderroll, undulate, flap, wave
Nounsluff

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