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Rareluffing
The correct spelling is luffing.
How to pronounce luffing
verb
Say it like: Luf-fin-g
The correct spelling is luffing. (of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
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Definition
verb
- 1.(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
- 2.(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
- 3.To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.
- 4.To alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.
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