⛵ With many hulls ⛵ A multi-hull boat

multihull

6.0

Having two or more hulls, like a catamaran, to make a boat more stable and faster

adjective
/ˈmʌltiˌhʌl/

Specialized

: multicasco

Many sailors prefer a multihull for long-distance cruising.

Examples

The multihull design allows for greater stability on the water.
Many modern ferries use a multihull structure to increase passenger comfort and safety.
The multihull design made the yacht much more stable in rough waters.
Engineers compared multihull and monohull vessels to determine which performed better in high winds.
The multihull design of the racing yacht allows it to glide effortlessly over the waves.
Many sailors prefer multihull boats for their stability and speed in rough waters.
The new multihull model is gaining popularity due to its efficiency and innovative technology.

Antonyms

monohull

Specialized

6.7

A boat that has only one hull

Surface Forms

multihull positive

Morphology

multihull = hull (transparent) = multi + hull

The meaning is directly compositional: 'multi-' means many and 'hull' refers to boat bodies, so the sense is straightforward.

Etymology

Multihull is made of two simple parts: multi- means 'many', like in multiple, and hull is the body of a boat. So a multihull design has 'many hulls', which is why such boats are often more stable and faster on the water.