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(1):

(n.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

(2):

(n.) 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.

(3):

(n.) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.

(4):

(v. i.) See Luff.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Loof'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​l/loof.html. 1828.
 
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