1. Plural of gennaker; lightweight triangular sails used on racing yachts, typically deployed when sailing downwind or on a broad reach.
Usage: nautical; sailing

Examples

• The racing team hoisted their gennakers as the wind shifted to a favorable angle.
• Modern gennakers are made from high-tech materials that reduce weight and increase durability.
• The skipper decided to deploy the gennakers to gain speed on the downwind leg of the race.
• Gennakers require careful handling and trimming to maintain optimal performance.
• The crew practiced setting and retrieving the gennakers during their training session.