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luff
[ luhf ]
noun
- the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail.
verb (used without object)
- to bring the head of a sailing ship closer to or directly into the wind, with sails shaking.
- (of a sail) to shake from being set too close to the wind:
The sail luffed as we put about for port.
- to raise or lower the outer end of the boom of a crane or derrick so as to move its load horizontally.
verb (used with object)
- to set (the helm of a ship) in such a way as to bring the head of the ship into the wind.
- to raise or lower the outer end of (the boom of a crane or derrick).
luff
/ ±ôÊŒ´Ú /
noun
- nautical the leading edge of a fore-and-aft sail
noun
- tackle consisting of a single and a double block for use with rope having a large diameter
verb
- nautical to head (a sailing vessel) into the wind so that her sails flap
- intr nautical (of a sail) to flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
- to move the jib of (a crane) or raise or lower the boom of (a derrick) in order to shift a load
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·±ô³Ü´Ú´Ú±ð»å adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of luff1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of luff1
Example Sentences
The canvas luffed a bit, then pulled tight.
Under Mr. Horvath’s direction, Ms. Dowd raised the luffing sail, using a winch to pull the line tight and then secure it.
Waves luffed and spat in my face or carried me up on swells like the exhalations of a great and gentle giant.
Spithill, typically combative, tried to luff Team New Zealand at the start of the first beat but the Kiwis crossed his bow and the move cost the Italian boat the lead which New Zealand retained.
“Love is too weak a word for what I feel — I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F’s, yes.â€
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