trimaran

UK
/ˈtrɪməˌræn/
US
/ˈtrɪməˌræn/

Translations

trimarannoun
trimarans
pl
UK
/ˈtrɪməˌræn/
US
/ˈtrɪməˌræn/
The trimaran glided smoothly over the waves, its three hulls cutting through the water with ease.
Le trimaran glissait doucement sur les vagues, ses trois coques fendant l’eau avec aisance.
trimaranadjective
UK
/ˈtrɪm.ə.ræn/
US
/ˈtraɪ.məˌræn/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "trimaran design".
Additional translations
trimaranEn terminologie nautique, invariable.

Definitions

trimarannoun
A type of boat or ship with three hulls, the main hull being larger and flanked by two smaller outrigger hulls.
The trimaran glided smoothly over the waves, its three hulls cutting through the water with ease.
trimaranadjective
Relating to, designed for, or characteristic of a trimaran.
The naval architect presented a trimaran hull configuration for the new patrol boat.