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Record 1 1986-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

To change course toward the wind ....

OBS

luff: sailing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Provoquer un changement de direction du bateau par rapport au vent en orientant son axe de plus en plus dans le lit du vent.

CONT

En rapprochant l'étrave de la direction d'où vient le vent, on dit alors qu'on «lofe» [...]

OBS

lofer: terme de voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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