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luff
This term is highly specialized nautical jargon used almost exclusively in sailing. It describes a specific maneuver where the bow of the boat is turned toward the wind. The resulting "shiver" or "flutter" of the sails is a physical signal to the sailor that the vessel has reached the limit of its sailing angle relative to the wind.
In a practical sense, luffing is often used as a braking mechanism to reduce speed or as a corrective action when the wind shifts. It is the opposite of "bearing away," which involves steering the boat away from the wind to fill the sails.
Meanings
Examples
Luff the boat to slow us down before we hit the dock.
The yacht began to luff as the captain steered closer to the wind.
The sails started to luff violently during the sudden gust.
Just luff a bit more and we will be on the right tack.
The sudden luff of the sails caused the boat to lose speed instantly.
He watched the jib luff and knew he had pushed the bow too far into the wind.