luff


Meanings

  • (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
  • the act of sailing close to the wind
  • sail close to the wind
  • flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides;
    • "the sails luffed"
  • LUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 10

luff is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

luff is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

luff is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

luff is a valid Words With Friends word