multihull

noun

mul·​ti·​hull ˈməl-tē-ˌhəl How to pronounce multihull (audio)
-ˌtī-
: a vessel (such as a catamaran or trimaran) with multiple side-by-side hulls compare monohull
multihulled
ˈməl-tē-ˌhəld
-ˌtī-
adjective

Examples of multihull in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 55-ft multihull will be built using scrap metal, reclaimed wood and recycled cork. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 10 July 2024 The multihull was purposefully designed and built to traverse the world, with innovative sailing technology such as hydraulic winches and an expansive gennaker enabling it to cruise in challenging conditions. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2024 Following the unveiling of the first hull in Venice, Wider will release a four-episode web series detailing the evolution of the pioneering multihull. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 The compact multihull offers amenities akin to a larger cruise ship, too. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multihull 

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multihull was in 1960

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“Multihull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multihull. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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