Luv

See also: luv

German

Etymology

From Middle Low German lōf. The contemporary vocalism may be due to influence by cognate Dutch loef. See related English luff for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /luːf/
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Noun

Luv f (genitive Luv, no plural)

  1. the windward side of a ship (the side facing the wind)
    • Tosende See an Luv und Lee
      raging sea on the windward and leeward sides

Antonyms

See also

  • Bug
  • Heck
  • Vorderschiff
  • Achterschiff
  • Längsseite
  • Breitseite
  • längsseits
  • breitseits
  • längsseitig
  • breitseitig

Further reading

  • Luv in Duden online
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