Huff-Duff

[ huhf-duhf ]

/ ˈhʌfˌdʌf /

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noun

a method used by the Allies in World War II for locating enemy submarines and other naval or land targets through simultaneous bearings on their radio transmissions.

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Origin of Huff-Duff

Vocalization of the abbreviation h.f.d.f. for high-frequency direction finder

Words nearby Huff-Duff

huevos rancheros, Huey, Hueytown, huff, huff and puff, Huff-Duff, huffing, huffish, huffy, Hufuf, hug

How to use Huff-Duff in a sentence

With that, he took a huff off a morning joint and moved into the throng of jovial patrons.
A Report From the Misunderstood Gathering of the Juggalos|Steve Miller|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So we salute you, Mr. Fielder, even as we continue to huff and puff at the gym in pursuit of those rippling ridges.
Prince Fielder’s Demi Moore Moment: World Loses It Over Athlete Without Six-Pack|Tim Teeman|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In response, Smith quit the party in a huff that July, trashing it as insufficiently principled on his way out the door.
Sen. Bob Smith: The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave|Michelle Cottle|December 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In elementary school, children will disagree and fight, then storm away in a huff and simply ignore each other.
Was It Irresponsible of Israel to Apologize to Turkey?|Brent E. Sasley|May 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

An op-ed today by regular Press TV contributor Gordon Duff leaps to Paul's defense.
Rand Paul's Biggest Liability: His Dad|David Frum|April 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That crack down in the back lane at Edmonton, Blathers, said Mr. Duff, assisting his colleagues memory.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3)|Charles Dickens
Father Duff couldn't have stumbled on a more unhappy example for himself.
My New Curate|P.A. Sheehan
"I can learn, I reckon," said Ralph so heartily that Mr. Duff took a second look at the boy, then smiled to himself.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes|William Perry Brown
Ralph walked back to where Mr. Duff was standing at the binnacle, conning the ship.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes|William Perry Brown
At this Mr. Duff laughed outright, and the sailors nudged each other as if highly tickled.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes|William Perry Brown