1. the forward edges of fore-and-aft sails
Usage: nautical

1. to turn a sailing vessel toward the wind
Usage: nautical
2. to flap or shake in the wind (of a sail)
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The sailor adjusted the luffs of the mainsail.
• Check that the luffs are properly tensioned.
• The captain luffs the boat to slow down.
• He luffs into the wind to reduce speed.
• The sail luffs when pointed too close to the wind.
• The jib luffs as we turn upwind.
• She luffs the yacht skillfully around the buoy.