catamaran
Translation
catamaran
Examples
We sailed on a large catamaran.
We sailed on a large catamaran.
The catamaran is very stable in rough water.
The catamaran is very stable in rough water.
Grammar Patterns
a catamaran a boat with two parallel hulls We sailed on a large catamaran.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twin-hulled boat
Etymology
From Tamil 'kaṭṭumaram', meaning 'tied wood', from 'kaṭṭu' (to tie) + 'maram' (wood).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'cat' sitting on a 'mat' that is stretched between two logs ('maran') floating on water.