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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Loof | by the DICT Development Group |
| 3 results for Loof | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Loof \Loof\, n. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant ({Luffa [92]gyptiaca}); called also {vegetable sponge}. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Loof \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. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Loof \Loof\, v. i. (Naut.) See {Luff}. | |
