Loof

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. 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.

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

Part of speech: verb (v.)

See Luff.