loof Meaning, Definition & Usage

Loof noun
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.
Loof noun
Etymology
See Luff.
Definitions
  1. (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 planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.
Loof intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) See Luff.

Webster 1913