Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Luffing.
Luffing - as a noun
(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
The act of sailing close to the wind
Luffing - as a verb
Flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
Example: "The sails luffed"
Example Sentences
"The sail was luffing in the strong wind."
"He adjusted the sail to stop it from luffing."
"The yacht started luffing as it turned into the wind."
"The sailor corrected the luffing sail by trimming it."
"The skipper shouted, 'Luff up!' to correct the luffing sail."
Word Game Points
Is LUFFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, luffing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LUFFING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LUFFING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, luffing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLUFFING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is LUFFING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, luffing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLUFFING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
