Answer: luffs

AnswerCrossword Clue
LUFFSFlaps, as a sail
LUFFSParts of fore-and-aft sails
LUFFSSails closer to the wind.
LUFFSSails nearer the wind.
LUFFSSailing maneuvers.
LUFFSSails nearer the wind
LUFFSTurns toward the wind: Naut.
LUFFSSails close to the wind
luffsLUFF, to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind
luffsthe act of sailing a ship nearer the wind