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Meaning of luff in English
Pronunciation
/ləf/
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Verb
luff
Definitions
1.
sail close to the wind
2.
flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
Examples
« the sails luffed »
Noun
luff
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French lof, probably from Low German
Definitions
1.
sailing close to the wind