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Noun
S:
(n)
luff
((nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast)
S:
(n)
luff
(the act of sailing close to the wind)
Verb
S:
(v)
luff
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point
(sail close to the wind)
S:
(v)
luff
(flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides)
"the sails luffed"