'Loof' definitions:
Definition of 'Loof'
From: GCIDE
- Loof \Loof\ (l[=oo]f), n. (Bot.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Loof'
From: GCIDE
- Loof \Loof\ (l[=oo]f or l[u^]f; 277), n. [See Luff.] [Also written luff.] (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. [1913 Webster]