Found 2 items, similar to luff.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: luff luff n : sailing close to the wind v 1: sail close to the wind [syn: point] 2: flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides; “the sails luffed”
English → English (gcide) Definition: luff 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]