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

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

The extra space and smooth ride on the 40-foot Lagoon proved addictive — and definitely preferable to a cramped monohull for entertaining active kids.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2018

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