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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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From luxurious resorts to private sunset catamaran cruises to a huge array of fine dining restaurants offering gorgeous views, Miami Beach has everything a couple could possibly dream up for their honeymoon.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
In addition to the Solar Skin, each catamaran's bimini area, the zone where shade is provided to the captain of the ship, comes equipped with photovoltaic cells that have been honed for shaded environments, pulling in the sun's energy.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The page indicates that the festival is looking for individuals who can lead activities like whale shark diving, cliff jumping, luxury catamaran sails or survivalist challenges.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
In addition to the Solar Skin, each catamaran's bimini area, the zone where shade is provided to the captain of the ship, comes equipped with photovoltaic cells that have been honed for shaded environments, pulling in the sun's energy.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The page indicates that the festival is looking for individuals who can lead activities like whale shark diving, cliff jumping, luxury catamaran sails or survivalist challenges.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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