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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

LOOF, n. The after part of a ship's bow, or the part where the planks begin to be incurvated, as they approach the stem.
LOOF. [See Luff, which is the word used.]

Oxford Reference Dictionary

var. of LUFF.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Loof Loof, v. i. (Naut.) See Luff.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Loof Loof, n. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa [AE]gyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

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.