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

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Example Sentences

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monohull

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

The foiling monohull was repaired and returned to racing 12 days later, but was swept out of the semifinals by an Italian team.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 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

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

Today, classes of monohull and multihull foilers are growing at a rate of two per year.

From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2016

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