Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
luff
verb
/lʌf/
Definition
To bring a sailing vessel closer to the wind.
Examples
- When sailing, if the wind is too strong, you might want to luff to avoid capsizing.
- As the storm approached, the captain ordered the crew to luff the sails.
Meaning
Luff refers to the act of turning the front of a boat towards the wind, reducing the amount of sail exposed to the wind.
Synonyms
- turn into the wind
- head up
- to tack
