Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
luff
IPA transcription: [l'ʌf]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
luff
Meaning:
the act of sailing close to the wind
Synonyms:
luff
Meaning:
(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
luff
Meaning:
flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides; "the sails luffed"
Synonyms:
luff, point
Meaning:
sail close to the wind
Usage examples
"Luff, you lubber," cried an Irish voice that was Smee's; "here's the rock.
"Now," shouted I, "luff you may, Bob, and let's heave the craft to, and finish the job for them."