monohull

American  

[mon-uh-huhl] / ˈmɒn əˌhʌl /

adjective

1. (of a vessel) having a single hull.

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noun

1. a monohull vessel, as distinguished from a multihull vessel.

monohull British  

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌhʌl /

noun

1. a sailing vessel with a single hull Compare multihull

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Etymology

Origin of monohull

First recorded in 1965–70; mono- + hull ²

Example Sentences

Because the lack of a keel on the catamaran results in a shallower draft, our boat could anchor closer to the islands than the handful of monohull sailboats we encountered at an anchorage.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

In 2011, Abu Dhabi's Azzam yacht, led by double GB Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker, broke the monohull record for the race, crossing the finish line in one day, 18 hours and 39 minutes.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2021

Along with the Kiwis, they came up with a 75-foot foiling monohull.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2019

TNZ, who are still working through the competition rules with the challenger of record, Italy’s Luna Rossa, have already confirmed the next regatta would be sailed in monohull yachts.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2017

Exit the popular longtime helmsman Dean Barker, who had spent most of his career steering slower monohull yachts.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2017