Luv

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

IPA^(key): /luːf/
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Noun

Luv f (genitive Luv, no plural)

the windward side of a ship (the side facing the wind)
Antonym: Lee

Tosende See an Luv und Lee ― raging sea on the windward and leeward sides

Declension

Declension of Luv [sg-only, feminine]

	singular
	indef.	def.	noun
nominative	eine	die	Luv
genitive	einer	der	Luv
dative	einer	der	Luv
accusative	eine	die	Luv

Related terms

luvwärts
Luvseite
luven

See also

Bug
Heck
Vorderschiff
Achterschiff
Längsseite
Breitseite
längsseits
breitseits
längsseitig
breitseitig

Further reading

“Luv” in Duden online

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