Simplified Chinese Meaning of luff

迎风侧

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Definitions and Meaning of luff in English

Wordnet

luff (n)

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

the act of sailing close to the wind

Wordnet

luff (v)

sail close to the wind

flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides

Webster

luff (n.)

The side of a ship toward the wind.

The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.

The roundest part of a ship's bow.

The forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails.

Webster

luff (v. i.)

To turn the head of a vessel toward the wind; to sail nearer the wind; to turn the tiller so as to make the vessel sail nearer the wind.

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迎风侧

(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

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