luffer (English, noun)
expansion: luffer (plural luffers)
Senses:
topics: architecture
glosses: Alternative form of louver.
tags: alt-of
alternative
glosses: A type of crane or derrick that was historically used in shipbuilding and repair.
topics: nautical
sailing
transport
qualifier: yacht racing
glosses: One who luffs (sails close to the wind) in order to threaten a windward opponent.
Forms:
form: luffers
tags: plural