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catamaran

noun

Definition of catamaran

as in yacht

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Recent Examples of catamaran Specializing in high-performance, high-strength boats, SŌLACE uses vacuum infusion and catamaran-hull manufacturing techniques that complement MARTAC’s methods to produce its Devil Ray and MANTAS USVs, as per an announcement. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 Standing on the deck of a sleek catamaran gliding through the water, Sanghamitra Jena peers through the binoculars slung around her neck. — Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 The ferry involved, a catamaran, was one of several shuttle sea services that link North Cyprus with Turkey daily. — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Lorenzo’s raft just missed the anchored catamaran, but his father, cousin and aunt weren’t as lucky. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catamaran

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Noun

They can be deployed or furled in minutes with the push of a button, eliminating conventional rigging from the deck and allowing the yacht to sail with far less manpower.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Days before his album’s world premiere, Quavo sat down with VIBE to discuss his evolution as an artist, recording music on a yacht with Pharrell, reuniting with Offset for a new Migos album, and more.

— Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of yacht

Noun

The new 280-footer, currently known as Project 410, will become the world’s largest sloop upon launch.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Sailing aboard a 30-foot sloop on Acapulco Bay, Henry Kissinger kept a protective arm around his new wife, as a motorboat filled with the press corps followed.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloop

Noun

Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary fete on a four-masted schooner in New York City to mark the launch of Opium is still talked about by industry veterans today.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The schooner also has the same sail plan (or arrangement) as its predecessor, sitting at about 18,800 square feet.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of schooner

Noun

When Cornelis van Rietschoten skippered Sayula II, a Swan 65 ketch, to victory, the Nautor’s Swan brand was well and truly established.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The Panamax ketch features a sleek aluminum exterior, with a displacement hull and a distinctive pointed bow.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2025

Definition of ketch

Noun

This sailing school follows both Sail Canada's and keelboat certification programs as well.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.

— Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025

Definition of keelboat

Noun

Meanwhile, at Palmares Outpost, Papagayo’s adventure hub, those craving an adrenaline rush can try mountain biking or outrigger canoeing.

— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
The money will finance dozens of routine but essential items, such as a new roof, a 24-seat school bus and outrigger canoes that will be used by military veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

Definition of outrigger

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