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⛵ To turn into wind ⛵ Sailing close to wind 🪁 Front sail edge
luff

luff

9.9
The front edge of a sail next to the mast
  • noun
  • /lʌf/
  • Specialized
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  • Damage to the luff can affect the sail's efficiency.

Examples

  • The sailor adjusted the luff to catch more wind.

  • You must keep the luff smooth for optimal sailing performance.

  • The luff of the sail needs adjustment.

  • He carefully trimmed the luff to catch more wind.

  • The luff of the mainsail needs to be trimmed properly to catch the wind effectively.

  • When sailing, it is important to monitor the luff to ensure the sail is set correctly.

  • If the luff of the sail is too loose, the boat will struggle to maintain speed.

Surface Forms

luff singular
luffs plural

Etymology

The word luff comes from the Dutch loef, 'toward the wind'. The luff is the sail's front edge that faces the wind, so the name reminds you it is the part 'toward the wind'.