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

While Stars+Stripes had to stop construction on an AC75 foiling monohull, American Magic owns two AC75s, a half-size test boat and enough equipment to fill 32 shipping containers.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

This year’s competitors, a new class of monohull hydrofoilers, rip around at four times the speed of the wind at times.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2021

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