Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Luffer

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of louver. alt-of, alternative

    "These luffer boards are either fixed, or turn on pivots in the styles of their frames; their action, in the latter case, being like that of the common Venetian blinds."

  2. 2
    A type of crane or derrick that was historically used in shipbuilding and repair.

    "Four of the hydraulic cranes are luffer cranes, one has a radius of 70 feet, two of 60 feet, and one of 46 feet, and these luffer cranes are of the greatest possible value, as it allows of the simultaneous discharge of the ship on the shore."

  3. 3
    One who luffs (sails close to the wind) in order to threaten a windward opponent.

    "So even if the luffer to leeward does react quickly enough in the stopping of his boat, he'll also have to start going bacckwards to prevent you breaking away and going for the mark ahead of him."

See also for "luffer"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: luffer