Genoa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Genoa is a noun meaning (nautical) A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.
Meaning
(nautical) A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.
Example Sentences
The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather.
Word Forms
- genoas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geneva, bordeaux, jib, gene, lyon, genes.
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