Looking for the meaning of the word LUFF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LUFF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Luff
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French lof, probably from Low German
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the edge of a fore-and-aft sail next to the mast or stay
Short Definition:edge of fore-and-aft sail next to mast
Examples:- if your luff is flapping, pull the sail towards you to fill it with wind
Word: Luff
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
steer a yacht nearer the wind
Short Definition:steer yacht nearer wind
Examples:- all you need to do is luff up, head to wind
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