monohull

noun

mono·​hull ˈmä-nə-ˌhəl How to pronounce monohull (audio)
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with a single hull compare multihull
monohulled adjective

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The Cup’s foiling monohulls all proved to be technical marvels, with complex foils and sails and a secretive web of mechatronics developed by each team that are triggered by button pushes from the sailors. George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 By leveraging the advanced materials and engineering of the foiling monohulls that define modern America’s Cup racing, Panerai integrates the world of elite sailing with the refined artistry of high end watchmaking. Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 The biggest difference in terms of experience is that the catamarans are better party boats while monohulls are better sailboats. Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The Finnish yard, which has exclusively produced composite monohulls for the past half-century, unveiled its first multihull on Monday. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monohull 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monohull was in 1967

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“Monohull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monohull. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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