Luffing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verb(of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.

2.verb(of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)

3.verbTo let out (a sail) so that it luffs.

4.verbTo alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.

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