meaning of loof
1. The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.
2. 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.
3. The part of a ships side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.
4. See Luff.
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