luffing
Definition
noun. Nautical the forward edge of a foreandaft sail.
verb. to bring the head of a sailing ship closer to or directly into the wind with sails shaking
verb. to bring the head of a sailing ship closer to or directly into the wind with sails shaking
Example Sentence
Our sail boat was luffing to catch a good wind.
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