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Meaning of 'loof' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Loof [ n.]
- The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.
- 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.
- The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.
2 . Loof [ v. i.]
- See Luff.

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