Catamaran

usgb/ˌkætəməˈræn/
noun

A type of boat or ship with two parallel hulls or bodies.

They sailed the ocean blue on a catamaran, which is much more stable than a single hulled boat.
Visual representation of "catamaran" - A type of boat or ship with two parallel hulls or bodies.

Often appears as...

  • sail a catamaran
  • catamaran cruise
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Stability Advantage

A catamaran often provides greater stability on water compared to single-hulled boats.

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The catamaran barely rocked in the choppy sea, making our trip much smoother.
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Luxury and Size

Catamarans are popular for their spaciousness and are often associated with luxury travel.

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We enjoyed the spacious deck of the luxury catamaran during our cruise.
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Modern Usage

The word is commonly used today to refer to modern leisure or travel boats.

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The couple rented a catamaran for their adventurous sea voyage.
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