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Pronunciation : Loof
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa ?gyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

(Bot.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Loof
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [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
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Loof
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: See Luff.

i. (Naut.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913