Definition of luff

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Luff (n.) The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.

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Luffing :: Luffing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Luf.
Gaff-topsail :: Gaff-topsail (n.) A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
Bluff :: Bluff (a.) Having a broad, flattened front; as, the bluff bows of a ship..
Pluff :: Pluff (v. t.) To throw out, as smoke, dust, etc., in puffs..
Luffed :: Luffed (imp. & p. p.) of Luf.
Bluffer :: Bluffer (n.) One who bluffs.
Bluffing :: Bluffing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bluf.
Bluff :: Bluff (n.) A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face..
Bluff :: Bluff (n.) An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only bluff, or a bluff..
Bluff :: Bluff (v. t.) To deter (an opponent) from taking the risk of betting on his hand of cards, as the bluffer does by betting heavily on his own hand although it may be of less value..
Pluff :: Pluff (n.) A hairdresser's powder puff; also, the act of using it..
Pluff :: Pluff (n.) A puff, as of smoke from a pipe, or of dust from a puffball; a slight explosion, as of a small quantity of gunpowder..
Luffer :: Luffer (n.) See Louver.
Bluff :: Bluff (n.) A game at cards; poker.
Luff :: Luff (n.) The forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails..
Bluffy :: Bluffy (a.) Inclined to bo bluff; brusque.
Loof :: Loof (v. i.) See Luff.
Bluffed :: Bluffed (imp. & p. p.) of Bluf.
Fluey :: Fluey (a.) Downy; fluffy.
Bluff :: Bluff (a.) Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque; as, a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain..
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