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monohull

monohull

6.6
Of a boat that has only one hull
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɒnəˌhʌl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : monocasco
  • Compared to a catamaran, a monohull boat usually heels more when sailing upwind.

Examples

  • The monohull design is popular among traditional sailors for its handling in rough seas.

  • They chose a monohull yacht for the race because of its classic style and performance.

  • The monohull is fast.

  • Look at that monohull!

  • The monohull design is popular among traditional sailors for its handling in rough seas.

  • Compared to a catamaran, a monohull boat usually heels more when sailing upwind.

  • They chose a monohull yacht for the race because of its classic style and performance.

Surface Forms

monohull positive

Morphology

monohull = hull (transparent) = mono + hull

The meaning is directly compositional: 'mono-' means one and 'hull' names the boat body.

Etymology

Monohull begins with mono- meaning 'one' and ends with hull, the 'body' or 'shell' of a boat. So a monohull design means a boat with a single hull, which is why it handles waves and heels differently from boats with two hulls.