spring the luff en · VERB
Meanings
- To ease the helm, and sail nearer to the wind than before; said of a vessel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| springing the luff | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sprang the luff | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| sprung the luff | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| springs the luff | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |