About The Word Loof
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What's The Definition Of Loof?Synonyms | Synonyms for Loof: Related Terms | Find terms related to Loof: See Also | Loof In Webster's Dictionary \Loof\, n. (Bot.)
The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant
({Luffa [AE]gyptiaca}); called also {vegetable sponge}.
\Loof\, n. [See {Luff}.] [Also written {luff}.] (Naut.) (a) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind. (b) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern. \Loof\, v. i. (Naut.) See {Luff}. |
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