Definition

A type of boat that has only one hull, as opposed to multiple hulls.

Example

The monohull sailed smoothly across the water.

Conversation

Have you ever sailed on a monohull?

Yeah, I went out on one last summer, and it was amazing!

I’ve heard they are great for speed and stability.

Absolutely! They really cut through the water nicely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monohull → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "hull" (from Old English "hyll", meaning the body of a ship). The word "monohull" refers to a type of boat or ship that has a single hull, distinguishing it from multi-hulled vessels.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'hull' referring to the body of a ship. This helps you remember that a monohull is a boat with a single body.

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