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Meaning of word luff from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

luff noun

Meaning : (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast.

Meaning : The act of sailing close to the wind.

luff verb

Meaning : Sail close to the wind.

Synonyms : point

Meaning : Flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides.

Example : The sails luffed.

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