genoa

¹

[jen-oh-uh]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a large jib for cruising and racing yachts, overlapping the mainsail.

Genoa

²

[jen-oh-uh]

noun

1. a seaport in NW Italy, S of Milan.

Genoa

¹

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. Italian name: Genova. 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

²

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊə /

noun

1. Also called: genoa jib. Sometimes shortened to: genny.  jenny. yachting a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail

Word History and Origins

Origin of genoa¹

First recorded in 1930–35; after Genoa

Example Sentences

It marks a turnaround in fortunes for the former Middlesbrough player, who was sent out on loan three times by Spurs - to Rennes, Leeds and Genoa - before establishing himself in the first team last season.

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Rowe is one of three players in England's U21 Euros squad to play their club football abroad, along with Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell and Genoa's Brooke Norton Cuffy.

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The former Italian champions were initially relegated to Serie C for the first time in their 78-year history in May before being handed a lifeline after the season ended when Brescia were docked eight points for a series of financial violations, dropping them below Sampdoria and granting the Genoa club a place in the relegation play-off.

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Sampdoria, Italian champions in 1991, were initially relegated to Serie C for the first time in their 78-year history, only to be handed a lifeline after the season ended when Brescia were docked eight points, dropping them below Sampdoria and granting the Genoa club a place in the relegation playoff.

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Carsley, who made four changes to his starting XI, made a triple substitution at half-time, bringing on Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, captain James McAtee and striker Jay Stansfield as he looked to address his side's disappointing opening.

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