Meaning genoa
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genoaAn overlapping jib.
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genoacity in Italy, Italian Genova, from Latin Genua, perhaps from a PIE root meaning "curve, bend," which could make it a cognate of Geneva. Other theories hold it to be perhaps from janua " [..]
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genoa(n) a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
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genoaA large foresail that overlaps the shroud base used for sailing upwind; also called a "genny".
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genoaA large foresail or jib that overlaps the mainsail. Also known as a genny. Can be expressed in percentages of overlap, e.g. 150 Genoa is 50% overlap of the mainsail.
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genoa A jib with a large overlap past the mast.
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genoaa large foresail that reaches aft past the mast and overlaps the mainsail
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genoaA large foresail or jib that overlaps the mainsail. Also known as a genny. Can be expressed in percentages of overlap, e.g. 150 Genoa is 50% overlap of the mainsail.
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