noun
- A large triangular sail used on racing yachts, positioned between the jib and spinnaker for reaching courses.
Usage: nautical; sailing
Examples
- The crew hoisted the gennaker as the wind shifted to a reaching angle.
- A gennaker is lighter and easier to handle than a traditional spinnaker.
- The racing yacht performed well with the gennaker set during the afternoon race.
- Sailors prefer the gennaker for mid-range wind angles because it offers better control.
- The gennaker filled with wind as the boat accelerated downwind.