| 单词 | luff |
| 释义 | luff n. & v. (also loof) Naut. --n 1. the edge of the fore-and-aft sail next to the mast or stay. 2. Brit. the broadest part of the ship's bow where the sides begin to curve in. --vtr. (also absol.) 1. steer (a ship) nearer the wind. 2. turn (the helm) so as to achieve this. 3. obstruct (an opponent in yacht-racing) by sailing closer to the wind. 4. raise or lower (the jib of a crane or derrick). Etymology: ME lo(o)f f. OF lof, prob. f. LG |
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