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catamaran Definition

cata·ma·ran (kat′ə mə ran′)

noun

  1. a narrow log raft or float propelled by sails or paddles
  2. a boat, specif. a racing sailboat, with two parallel hulls, built in the style of such a float
  3. Cdn. a large sled, as for hauling wood

Etymology: Tamil kaṭṭumaram < kaṭṭu, tie + maram, log, tree

catamaran Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sail: Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of sailing a catamaran?
  • cruise: It was informative and has peaked my interest since I'm currently in the process of building a cruising catamaran.
  • compare: Little diamond began twin-hulled catamaran compared an excellent steward.
  • board: You'll also board a catamaran to get even closer for a different view of the glacier.
  • take: Take the catamaran from the ferry terminal to the left of Praca de Commercio facing the sea.

Adjective modifier

  • twin-hulled: Little diamond began twin-hulled catamaran compared an excellent steward.
  • high-speed: You can also visit the Outer Reef by high-speed catamaran or helicopter.
  • fast: The ferry back was a modern luxury fast catamaran, with really, really nice toilets.
  • comfortable: The big glaciers had produced vast u-shaped valleys which had formed the lake our comfortable catamaran was on.
  • high: Venice - A full day trip by high speed catamaran across the Gulf of Venice, allowing you to discover this truly unique city.
  • large: It is a large catamaran, which holds over 200 passengers.

Modifies a noun

  • sailing: Would be right best fares start bread freshly picked during mediterranean catamaran sailing cruises the busiest.
  • ferry: Jersey Day Eight - Saturday We take another catamaran ferry crossing of about three hours to the Celtic region of Brittany in France.
  • cruise: Swim with tropical fishes or snorkel with turtles on a catamaran cruise.
  • ride: From china shipping to orient beach catamaran ride to First Class Cruise from blues to.
  • trip: Sailing and Water Sports Book a catamaran trip and sail around the island.
  • service: A new catamaran service to Ireland has recently been added to the harbor.

Noun used with modifier

  • motor: The motor catamaran will then be loaded onto a container ship for the ride to Canada.
  • speed: Venice - A full day trip by high speed catamaran across the Gulf of Venice, allowing you to discover this truly unique city.
  • passenger: The high speed passenger catamaran service to Southampton is centrally located at Fountain Key, where you will also find the Tourist Information Center.