When you're on a sail boat and steer it closer to the wind, this is called luffing. Also, when you raise or lower the boom on a derrick or crane, this is also called luffing.
LUFFING CRANE Definition A crane in which, during any alteration of radius, an automatic device causes the load to move horizontally. Mahmoud Y.Ismail. 26 - 01- 2008. England UK.
A jib is the forward most triangular sail on a ship. Luffing is a nautical term for when the sail flutters because it is pointed straight into the wind instead of catching it. A luffing jib also refers to a type of crane that is used in tight areas, usually in urban environments. This crane can operate so that its boom is able to be maneuvered in smaller areas so that neighboring property owners do not need to be contacted for permission to operate.
I believe that you are describing 'luffing'; to flap while losing wind.
The volume of cylinders are measured in cubic units.
I think it is turning the boom down wind when a storm is expected. Ask again if I am wrong.I think it is derived from a sailing term.
2000-2005 have 6 cylinders but the 06 ss has 8 cylinders
4-cylinders, the 3.5L's have 5 cylinders
Depending on the individual car, they come with 4 cylinders or 6 cylinders.
A Jeep can come with 4 cylinders up to 8 cylinders, it will depend on the model.
8 cylinders
Bugatti has 16 cylinders.