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The word luff in sailing has three meanings, all related. A luff is the front edge of a sail. A luff is also the act of turning a sailboat toward the wind. Finally, a luff is the movement of the front part of a sail when it is turned into the wind so that the wind pressure changes sides.

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LuffThe word luff in sailing has three meanings, all related. A luff is the front edge of a sail. A luff is also the act of turning a sailboat toward the wind. Finally, a luff is the movement of the front part of a sail when it is turned into the wind so that

Luffield AbbeyLuffield Abbey is a village in the very north of Buckinghamshire, England. It is located on the border with Northamptonshire, close to Biddlesden. It is one of the few examples in the country where there is an ancient parish with no church at its centre,

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