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Meaning of luffing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

luffing

verb

Definitions

(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)
To let out (a sail) so that it luffs.
To alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.

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