LUFFS

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NOUN
  • Definition - The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - The roundest part of a ship's bow.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - The forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
VERB
  • Definition - (of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - (of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
  • Definition - To alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.
  • Example - By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
Words in your word
5 Letter Words
luffs 11 sluff 11
4 Letter Words
luff 10 flus 7
3 Letter Words
flu 6
2 Letter Words
us 2
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