genoese jib
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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
Gibraltar — Gibraltarian /ji brawl tair ee euhn, jib rawl /, adj., n. /ji brawl teuhr/, n. 1. a British crown colony comprising a fortress and seaport located on a narrow promontory near the S tip of Spain. 29,934; 17/8 sq. mi. (5 sq. km). 2. Rock of. a.… … Universalium
naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… … Universalium
