What is the meaning of luff?

noun

  • Nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast. (
  • The act of sailing close to the wind.

verb

  • Sail close to the wind.
  • Flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides.
    • usage: "the sails luffed"
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