Genoa (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun (sometimes initial capital letter)Nautical.
  1. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.
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  1. a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.
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  1. a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail
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  1. a port in NW Italy, capital of Liguria, on the Gulf of Genoa: Italy's main port; an independent commercial city with many colonies in the Middle Ages; university (1243); heavy industries. Pop: 610 307 (2001)
Genoa (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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