Meaning of luff in English

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