Definition of "genoa" [genoa]

• A large jib used on a racing yacht. Also called genoa jib. (noun)

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• "Anonymous said ... great job, expecially for me: i am writing from genoa and i am a Genoa supporter ..... can you tell me which font did you use for the numbers?"
• "Ron suggests they put out a very small amount of genoa a large jib that overlaps the mast but Tom thinks that will only rip as the staysail did."
• "The only variation I made was that I sauteed finely chopped genoa salami in butter,before I threw it into the pasta."