Definitions for luff

Overview of noun luff

The noun luff has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. luff

((nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast)

2. luff

(the act of sailing close to the wind)

Overview of verb luff

The verb luff has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. luff, point

(sail close to the wind)

2. luff

(flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides; "the sails luffed")