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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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For couples looking to swap a formal rehearsal for something more relaxed, the staff can also arrange custom outings—like a private catamaran sail to kick off the celebration.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
In a landmark for clean maritime transport, Tasmania’s Incat shipyard has built the world’s largest all‑electric ferry – a 130 m catamaran (Hull 096) for Uruguay/Argentina operator Buquebus.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
SailGP is an annual international sailing competition featuring 13 teams that race identical high-performance catamarans.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The enthusiasm was apparent as the catamaran bobbed around the future site of Pier Wind, which recently received a $20-million grant from the California Energy Commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
In a landmark for clean maritime transport, Tasmania’s Incat shipyard has built the world’s largest all‑electric ferry – a 130 m catamaran (Hull 096) for Uruguay/Argentina operator Buquebus.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
SailGP is an annual international sailing competition featuring 13 teams that race identical high-performance catamarans.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The enthusiasm was apparent as the catamaran bobbed around the future site of Pier Wind, which recently received a $20-million grant from the California Energy Commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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