1. boats or ships with more than one hull, such as catamarans or trimarans
Usage: nautical; plural form

Examples

• The racing fleet included several fast multihulls alongside traditional sailboats.
• Multihulls are known for their stability and speed on the water.
• The marina had special docks designed to accommodate multihulls.
• Many cruising sailors prefer multihulls for their spacious living areas.
• The regatta featured a separate class for multihulls.
• Multihulls can achieve higher speeds than single-hull boats of similar size.