Catamaran

Definition

A multihulled boat or ship with two parallel hulls of equal size, designed for stability and speed in both recreational and commercial applications. The wide beam between hulls provides excellent stability and reduces draft, making it popular for sailing, ferries, and leisure vessels.

Example Usage

The luxury catamaran glided smoothly across the Caribbean waters without the rolling motion typical of monohull sailboats.

Origin

From Tamil 'kattumaram,' combining 'kattu' (to tie) and 'maram' (tree), originally describing tied-log rafts used by fishermen.

Fun Fact

Modern catamarans can be significantly faster than monohulls because their dual hulls create less drag and allow for greater sail area relative to their weight.

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