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genoa — ☆ genoa [jen′ə wə ] n. [after GENOA] [often G ] Naut. a large jib used as on a racing yacht: also genoa jib … English World dictionary
Genoa (sail) — The genoa or jenny was originally referred to as the overlapping jib or the Genoa jib, being named after the city of Genoa as explained below. It is a type of large jib used on bermuda rigged craft, commonly the single masted sloop and twin… … Wikipedia
Jib — For other uses, see Jib (disambiguation). A jib is a triangular staysail set ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bow, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast. Jibs and spinnakers… … Wikipedia
genoa — /jen oh euh/, n. (sometimes cap.) Naut. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail. Also called genoa jib, Genoa jib, reaching jib. [1930 35; after GENOA] * * * Italian Genova ancient Genua City (pop., 2001 prelim.:… … Universalium
genoa — [ dʒɛnəʊə, dʒɛ nəʊə] (also genoa jib) noun Sailing a large jib or foresail whose foot extends aft of the mast, used especially on racing yachts. Origin from Genoa, a city in Italy … English new terms dictionary
genoa — noun Etymology: Genoa, Italy Date: 1932 a large jib that overlaps the mainsail and is used especially in racing … New Collegiate Dictionary
genoa — gen•o•a [[t]ˈdʒɛn oʊ ə[/t]] n. (sometimes cap.) naut. navig. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail • Etymology: 1930–35; after Genoa … From formal English to slang
genoa — /ˈdʒɛnəwə/ (say jenuhwuh) noun a large balloon jib set in a yacht in light winds. {named after Genoa} …
genoa — noun A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast … Wiktionary
genoa — large jib that overlaps the mainsail Nautical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
