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Meaning
Noun
●
In Nautical:
The
vertical
edge
of a
sail
that is
closest to
the
direction
of the wind.
●
In Nautical:
The
act
of
sailing
a
ship
close to
the wind.
●
In Nautical:
The
roundest
part of a ship's bow.
●
In Nautical:
The forward or
weather
leech
of a
sail
, especially of the
jib
,
spanker
, and other
fore-and-aft
sail
s.
Verb
●
In Nautical:
To
shake
due to being
trimmed
improperly.
●
In Nautical:
To
bring
the ship's
head up
closer to
the
wind
. (Alternatively
luff
up)
●
In Nautical:
to
let out
(a
sail
) so that it luffs.
●
To
alter
the
vertical angle
of the
jib
of a
crane
so as to
bring it
level with
the load.
Name
●
A surname.
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