luffing-matchn. a struggle for ‘weather berth’ (between racing yachts).
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1893 Westm. Gaz. 9 Aug. 4/1 Plenty of luffing matches took place.
1896 Daily News 2 July 4/4 Satanita soon made an attempt for Britannia's weather, but Carter put his boat sharply up and a determined luffing match ensued.