Found 1 items, similar to Loof.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Loof Loof \Loof\ (l[=oo]f), n. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa [AE]gyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge. [1913 Webster] Loof \Loof\ (l[=oo]f or l[u^]f; 277), n. [See Luff.] [Also written luff.] (Naut.) (a) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind. (b) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern. [1913 Webster] Loof \Loof\, v. i. (Naut.) See Luff. [1913 Webster]