noun
- plural of genoa; large triangular sails set forward of the mast on a sailing vessel
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The racing yacht carried two genoas of different sizes.
- Strong winds required switching to smaller genoas.
- The crew hoisted the genoas as they prepared to sail.
- Modern genoas are made from lightweight synthetic materials.
- The boat’s genoas caught the wind perfectly.
- Sailors must trim the genoas properly for optimal performance.