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luffs

The correct spelling is luffs.

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noun

Say it like: Luf-fs

The correct spelling is luffs. The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind. For example: "By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward."

Usage Examples

By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind.
  2. 2.The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.
  3. 3.The roundest part of a ship's bow.
  4. 4.The forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails.

verb

  1. 1.(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
  2. 2.(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
  3. 3.To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.
  4. 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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