monohull
noun
mono·hull
ˈmä-nə-ˌhəl 
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with a single hull compare multihull
Examples of monohull in a Sentence
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The Italian yard, which has built only monohulls for the past 14 years, will preview the inaugural WiderCat 92 at the Venice Boat Show from May 29 to June 2.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Every sailor's needs can be met, from sleek monohulls ideal for speed and agility to more spacious catamarans perfect for larger groups seeking stability and comfort.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Simply referred to as Boat Three (or B3), the 75-foot monohull broke cover to complete structural and load testing in the waters of Barcelona, Spain.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
As a result, the cat is cheaper to run than a traditional, diesel-powered monohull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The design team says the trimaran requires 20 percent less propulsion power than a 360-foot monohull at cruise speed.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The wide beam also delivers exceptional interior space that is often a third larger than a monohull of the same length.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2023
The Lockheed Martin ship, which formed the basis for the Freedom class, would be a more conventional monohull forged of steel.
—Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 23 Nov. 2015
Courtesy of Kimberly Ward Planning, which spanned two years, began with selling their monohull and purchasing a catamaran.
—Maddie Browning, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2023
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Every sailor's needs can be met, from sleek monohulls ideal for speed and agility to more spacious catamarans perfect for larger groups seeking stability and comfort.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Simply referred to as Boat Three (or B3), the 75-foot monohull broke cover to complete structural and load testing in the waters of Barcelona, Spain.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
As a result, the cat is cheaper to run than a traditional, diesel-powered monohull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The design team says the trimaran requires 20 percent less propulsion power than a 360-foot monohull at cruise speed.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The wide beam also delivers exceptional interior space that is often a third larger than a monohull of the same length.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2023
The Lockheed Martin ship, which formed the basis for the Freedom class, would be a more conventional monohull forged of steel.
—Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 23 Nov. 2015
Courtesy of Kimberly Ward Planning, which spanned two years, began with selling their monohull and purchasing a catamaran.
—Maddie Browning, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2023
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“Monohull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monohull. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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