luff

[US]/lʌf/
[UK]/lʌf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of sailing a boat into the wind; the forward edge of a sail; the curved part of the bow of a boat
vt.to turn the bow of a boat into the wind
vi.to sail into the wind
Word Forms
Present Participleluffing
Past Tenseluffed
Past Participleluffed
Third Person Singularluffs
Pluralluffs

Phrases & Collocations

luff the sails

luffing angle

luff up

luff down

luffing behavior

luffing motion

luff the jib

luffing wind

luffing technique

luffing action

Example Sentences

during the race, the sailor had to luff to avoid the other boat.

the captain ordered the crew to luff as the wind changed direction.

to gain speed, we need to luff less and trim the sails.

when the wind picks up, it's crucial to luff properly.

he learned how to luff effectively while sailing with his father.

to avoid capsizing, the crew had to luff quickly.

the instructor taught us how to luff in heavy winds.

as we approached the harbor, we had to luff to slow down.

learning to luff is an essential skill for any sailor.

he practiced how to luff while racing against his friends.

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