Loof vs. Woof — What's the Difference?

Loof or Lööf (Swedish variant) is a Germanic surname that may refer to:

The threads that run crosswise in a woven fabric, at right angles to the warp threads; weft.

The palm of the hand.

The texture of a fabric.

The hand, especially, the hand outspread and upturned.

The characteristically deep, gruff bark of a dog.

A contrivance (apparently a paddle or an oar) used for altering the course of a ship.

A sound similar to a woof.

(nautical) The after part of the bow of a ship where the sides begin to curve.

To make this sound.

The spongy fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa aegyptiaca).

The set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom, interlaced with the warp, carried by the shuttle; weft.

The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

A fabric; the texture of a fabric.

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.

The sound a dog makes when barking.

See Luff.

The sound of a dog barking.

(humorous) Expression of strong physical attraction for someone.

To make a woof sound.

(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

The threads that cross the warp in a woven fabric; the weft; the filling; the thread usually carried by the shuttle in weaving.

Texture; cloth; as, a pall of softest woof.

The yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving