luffed

[US]/lʌft/
[UK]/lʌft/

Translation

v.to turn the bow of a sailing vessel into the wind

Phrases & Collocations

luffed sail

luffed up

luffed wind

luffed boat

luffed course

luffed flag

luffed line

luffed tack

luffed head

luffed edge

Example Sentences

the sails luffed as the wind changed direction.

we luffed the sails to slow down the boat.

he luffed the sails to catch the breeze.

the captain luffed when the storm approached.

they luffed the sails to avoid capsizing.

she noticed the boat luffed in the gusty winds.

the crew quickly luffed the sails to regain control.

as the wind picked up, we luffed to maintain balance.

the yacht luffed dramatically as it turned.

he skillfully luffed the sails to navigate through the narrow channel.

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