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(nautical) The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind. / (nautical) The act of sailing a ship close to the wind. / (nautical) The roundest part of a ship's bow.

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luff

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Source Word

luff

IPA(Pronunciation)

/lʌf/

Noun

(nautical) The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind. / (nautical) The act of sailing a ship close to the wind. / (nautical) The roundest part of a ship's bow.

Japanese Meaning

(航海用語) 風方向に最も近い位置にある帆の縁 / (航海用語) 風に近い方向で船を操縦する行為 / (航海用語) 船首の丸みを帯びた部分