Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
luff
verb
/lʌf/
Definition
To steer a sailing vessel closer to the wind.
Examples
- The captain decided to luff the sails to slow the boat down as they approached the harbor.
- As the storm approached, the crew had to luff to avoid capsizing.
- When facing strong winds, it’s often necessary to luff to maintain control of the vessel.
Meaning
Luff refers to the action of turning a ship’s bow towards the wind to reduce speed or change direction.
Synonyms
- turn into the wind
- steer upwind
- adjust sails
