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luff
(l/@/f )

noun (n)

  • (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
    (unit) garis depan edge of a fore and aft berlayar itu seterusnya ke tiang
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of sailing close to the wind
    tindakan berlayar dekat dengan angin
    source: wordnet30
  • The side of a ship toward the wind.
    sisi pesawat ke arah angin.
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • sail close to the wind
    berlayar dekat dengan angin
    Synonym:
    point
    source: wordnet30
  • flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
    kepakkan ketika angin bertiup sama di kedua sisi
    Example:
    The sails luffed.
    source: wordnet30
  • To turn the head of a vessel toward the wind; to sail nearer the wind; to turn the tiller so as to make the vessel sail nearer the wind.
    matikan kepala wadah ke arah angin; untuk berlayar dekat angin; untuk mengubah kemudi sehingga membuat kapal berlayar dekat angin.
    source: webster1913