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luff
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[lʌf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the edge of a fore-and-aft sail next to the mast or stay
(e.g: if your luff is flapping, pull the sail towards you to fill it with wind)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French lof, probably from Low German
[lʌf], (Verb)
Definitions:
- steer a yacht nearer the wind
(e.g: all you need to do is luff up, head to wind)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French lof, probably from Low German
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