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Meaning:
Noun:
- nautical The vertical edge of a sail that is closest to the direction of the wind.
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Verb:
- mechanical To alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane so as to bring it level with the load.
- of a boat|intransitive To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively ''luff up'')
- of a sail|intransitive To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
- transitive to let out [a sail] so that it luffs.
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