luff
(noun, verb)
noun
1. (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
Definition categories: man–made, edge
2. the act of sailing close to the wind
Definition categories: act, sailing
Sentences with luff as a noun:
- By easing the halyard, the luff of the sail was made to sag to leeward.
verb
1. sail close to the wind
Similar word(s): point
Definition categories: motion, sail
2. flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
- the sails luffed
Definition categories: motion, flap, roll, undulate, wave