gávea

See also: gavéa

Portuguese

Etymology

From Late Latin gabia, from Latin cavea.[1][2] Doublet of the inherited gaiva.

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: gá‧ve‧a

Noun

gávea f (plural gáveas)

  1. (nautical) top (top of a ship's mast)
    Synonym: cesto da gávea
  2. (nautical) topsail (sail above the course sail)

References

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