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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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Boaters can explore the Cyclades in wooden boats, catamarans or yachts.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Rolex is the titular sponsor of the SailGP Championship, which sees national teams racing in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans around the world at speeds approaching 60 miles per hour in a quest for a total prize money of $12.8 million.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Charter a yacht or catamaran with The Moorings, Navigare Yachting, or Dream Yacht Charters and sail past the iconic Baths rock formations or along the shores of the island of Virgin Gorda.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
Each of the four penthouse suites offers breathtaking views of Eagle Beach, strategically positioned to allow guests to watch the sunset and catamarans hugging the coast.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Rolex is the titular sponsor of the SailGP Championship, which sees national teams racing in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans around the world at speeds approaching 60 miles per hour in a quest for a total prize money of $12.8 million.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Charter a yacht or catamaran with The Moorings, Navigare Yachting, or Dream Yacht Charters and sail past the iconic Baths rock formations or along the shores of the island of Virgin Gorda.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
Each of the four penthouse suites offers breathtaking views of Eagle Beach, strategically positioned to allow guests to watch the sunset and catamarans hugging the coast.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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