How to pronounce luff
American English pronunciation
LUF
- IPA
- /ˈlʌf/
- Syllables
- LUF (1 syllable)
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What luff means
The front edge of a sail, nearest the wind
In a sentence: Grandma pointed to the luff and showed me how it fluttered in the breeze.
Where it comes from: Its origin is not certain. It may come from an old Dutch word.
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