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genoa Definition

☆ genoa (jen′ə wə)

noun

Naut. a large jib used as on a racing yacht

Etymology: after Genoa

Genoa Definition

Genoa (jen′ə wə)

  1. seaport in NW Italy, at the head of the Gulf of Genoa: pop. 679,000: It. name Genova

  2. N part of the Ligurian Sea, off NW Italy

genoa Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • furl: Alan decided to furl the genoa and hoist the blade jib.
  • reef: My deepened keel Eventide, 4 " extra, draws 1 m. I would go for roller reefing genoa every time.

Modifies a noun

  • halyard: Like BP, it has suffered a broken genoa halyard, dumping the sail on the deck.
  • sheet: From ST winch genoa sheets go outboard to turning blocks on coamings then forward to cars.

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