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Luv

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See also: luv

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German lōf. The contemporary vocalism may be due to the influence of the cognate Dutch loef. See English luff for more.

Pronunciation

Noun

Luv f (genitive Luv, no plural)

  1. the windward side of a ship (the side facing the wind)
    Antonym: Lee
    Tosende See an Luv und Leeraging sea on the windward and leeward sides

Declension

See also

  • Bug
  • Heck
  • Vorderschiff
  • Achterschiff
  • Längsseite
  • Breitseite
  • längsseits
  • breitseits
  • längsseitig
  • breitseitig

Further reading

  • Luv” in Duden online
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