nounπShareThe vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind."By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward."nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of sailing a ship close to the wind."The sailboat's luff allowed it to navigate close to the shore. "sailingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe roundest part of a ship's bow."From our vantage point on the dock, we could clearly see the curve of the ship's luff rising out of the water. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails."The wind filled the sail, pulling tightly on its luff. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly."The sail began to luff, flapping noisily because I hadn't tightened the rope enough. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)"The sailor had to luff the boat quickly to avoid hitting the buoy, making the sails flap momentarily. "nauticalsailingvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo let out (a sail) so that it luffs."The sailor had to luff the mainsail when the wind shifted suddenly, causing it to flap uselessly. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load."The crane operator had to luff the jib slightly to lift the heavy beam horizontally. "nauticalsailingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
