Meaning of luff in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ləf/

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  1. Verb

    luff

    Definitions

    1. sail close to the wind
  2. 2. flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides

    Examples

    • « the sails luffed »

  3. Noun

    luff

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French lof, probably from Low German

    Definitions

    1. sailing close to the wind

    Derived terms

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