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gennaker

/ˈdʒɛnəkər/ noun · British & US
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What does gennaker mean?

noun

A type of sail used on a sailing yacht, typically used when the wind is coming from the side, combining the characteristics of a jib and a genoa.

Example

"The sailor expertly trimmed the gennaker to maximize the boat's speed."

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