genoa

Plural: genoas

Noun

• A large, overlapping foresail used on yachts.
• a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
• A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.

Examples

• Playing GENOA on the Scrabble board felt like catching the perfect wind for victory.

Synonyms

Genova, genoa jib