LUFFED Meaning and
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"Luffed" is a nautical term that describes a particular action taken by a sailing vessel to maneuver its sails in response to changing wind conditions. Specifically, it refers to the act of turning the bow of the vessel into the wind, causing the sails to lose power and flap or flutter. This maneuver is usually intentional and performed by adjusting the sails or steering the ship in order to slow down or stop the vessel's forward momentum.
The term "luffed" can also be used to describe a situation where a vessel's sails are positioned in such a way that they are not fully filled with wind, resulting in reduced speed and decreased efficiency. This may occur when the wind direction changes suddenly or when the sails are not properly adjusted to align with the wind flow.
When a ship is luffed, it can lose its ability to maintain its course or speed, making it vulnerable to drifting or being pushed off course. Sailors often adjust the sails or change their direction to regain full power and control. Luffing the sails allows sailors to maintain a better position against the wind or to perform certain maneuvers like tacking or jibing.
Overall, the term "luffed" describes a sailing technique that involves turning a vessel into the wind, causing its sails to depower, thus allowing sailors to make adjustments or navigate effectively in changing wind conditions.
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Luff-tackle, a large movable tackle; to luff round, or to luff a-lee, to throw the ship's head into the wind; to spring her luff, to yield to the helm by sailing nearer the wind.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for LUFFED
Etymology of LUFFED
The word "luffed" is derived from the nautical term "luff", which originated in Old English as "lof" meaning "windward direction" or "opposite side of the wind". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*lubō" meaning "wind" or "air". In sailing, "luff" refers to the action of bringing the head of a sailing vessel toward the wind by adjusting the position of the sails. Therefore, "luffed" is the past tense of "luff" and typically denotes when the sails have been adjusted to steer the boat closer to the wind.
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