noun
- the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail
Usage: nautical
verb
- to turn a sailing vessel toward the wind
- to flap loosely in the wind (of a sail)
Usage: nautical
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the luff of the mainsail.
- Check that the luff is properly attached to the mast.
- The captain decided to luff up into the wind.
- We need to luff slightly to avoid the other boat.
- The sail began to luff as we turned toward the wind.
- You can hear the sail luff when it’s not trimmed properly.