English Word · Intermediate
gennaker
A sail having characteristics of a genoa and a spinnaker
Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɛnəkə(ɹ)/
Meaning
A sail having characteristics of a genoa and a spinnaker.
Example
The sailors hoisted the gennaker to catch the light wind during the race.
The sailors hoisted the gennaker to catch the light wind during the race.
Practice tips
- Practice gennaker out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.