Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "luff" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

choke the luff luff alee luff round luff tackle luff up luff upon luff luffing crane spring the luff

Etymologically Related To

loof

Context

mechanical nautical navigation seafaring

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

edge flap roll sail sailing undulate wave

Type Of (IsA)

edge sailing

Manner Of

roll sail

Part Of

fore and aft sail

Related Terms

bow course crane edge fore and aft forward jib leech sail shake spanker vertical weather wind windward

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