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Meaning of word luff from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

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

Meaning : The act of sailing close to the wind.

Meaning : Sail close to the wind.

Synonyms : point

Meaning : Flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides.

Example : The sails luffed.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.