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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

luffed

/lʌft/ verb · British & US
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What does luffed mean?

verb

To turn or shift the sails of a ship so that the wind blows from a different direction, or to adjust the sails to catch the wind more effectively.

Example

"The sailor luffed the sails to change course and avoid the rocky shore."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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