What does luffing mean?
To adjust the sails of a sailing vessel so that they are at a more acute angle to the wind, or to turn the bow of a sailing vessel away from the wind. In golf, to hit a shot that curves sharply to the right (for a left-handed golfer) or to the left (for a right-handed golfer).
Example
"The sailor expertly luffed the sails to catch the optimal wind direction."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.