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LUFF Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word luff. (opposite meanings)
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advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

headway
nounn
noun

• vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

• forward movement

sail
verbv
noun

• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

• an ocean trip taken for pleasure

• any structure that resembles a sail

verb

• traverse or travel on (a body of water)

• move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

• travel on water propelled by wind

• travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

steer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indication of potential opportunity

• castrated bull

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• direct (oneself) somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

straighten
verbv
verb

• straighten up or out; make straight

• make straight

• get up from a sitting or slouching position

• put (things or places) in order

• straighten by unrolling

• make straight or straighter

tighten
verbv
verb

• make tight or tighter

• become tight or tighter

• severely restrict in scope or extent

• narrow or limit

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

veer
verbv
verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

• shift to a clockwise direction

bear off
verb

• remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state

Alternatives for ADVANCE

Alternatives for HEADWAY

Alternatives for SAIL

Alternatives for STEER

Alternatives for STRAIGHTEN

Alternatives for TIGHTEN

Alternatives for TRIM

Alternatives for VEER

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