Loof (?), n. Bot.
The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.
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Loof (?), n. [See Luff.] [Also written luff.] Naut. (a)
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
. (b)
The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.
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Loof, v. i. Naut.
See Luff.
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