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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- twin-hulled
1, record 1, English, twin%2Dhulled
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- twin-hull 2, record 1, English, twin%2Dhull
correct, adjective
- dual-hull 3, record 1, English, dual%2Dhull
correct, adjective
- double-hulled 4, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled
correct, adjective
- double-hull 5, record 1, English, double%2Dhull
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the heart of every catamaran is its twin-hull design. Two parallel hulls provide stability and buoyancy. This design offers several advantages, including reduced rolling motion, increased deck space and shallower draft, making them suitable for various water environments. 6, record 1, English, - twin%2Dhulled
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the double-hull vessel design that refers to a monohull made with two layers as a safety and environmental precaution in the event of a breach of one hull layer. 7, record 1, English, - twin%2Dhulled
Record 1, Key term(s)
- twin hulled
- twin hull
- dual hull
- double hulled
- double hull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à deux coques
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une embarcation ayant deux coques accouplées de façon parallèle pour des fins de stabilité. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «double coque» d'un navire monocoque ayant deux couches de coque pour des fins de sécurité en cas de brèche. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- de doble casco
1, record 1, Spanish, de%20doble%20casco
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- de dos cascos 2, record 1, Spanish, de%20dos%20cascos
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
barco de doble casco, buque de doble casco, catamarán de doble casco, embarcación de doble casco, petrolero de doble casco 3, record 1, Spanish, - de%20doble%20casco
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
barco de dos cascos, buque de dos cascos, catamarán de dos cascos, embarcación de dos cascos, petrolero de dos cascos 3, record 1, Spanish, - de%20doble%20casco
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- catamaran
1, record 2, English, catamaran
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- catamaran ship 2, record 2, English, catamaran%20ship
correct
- twin-hull ship 2, record 2, English, twin%2Dhull%20ship
correct
- two-hull ship 2, record 2, English, two%2Dhull%20ship
correct
- twin-hull vessel 3, record 2, English, twin%2Dhull%20vessel
correct
- cat 4, record 2, English, cat
correct, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multi-hulled watercraft featuring two parallel hulls of equal size [joined by a frame]. 5, record 2, English, - catamaran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is a geometry-stabilized craft, deriving its stability from its wide beam, rather than from a ballasted keel as with a monohull sailboat. ... Catamarans range in size from small (sailing or rowing vessels) to large (naval ships and car ferries). 5, record 2, English, - catamaran
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- catamaran
1, record 2, French, catamaran
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bateau possédant deux coques, en général parallèles l'une à côté de l'autre [et accouplées par une armature]. 2, record 2, French, - catamaran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intérêt des multicoques est d'aller plus vite grâce à des coques plus fines qui vont diminuer la résistance de l'eau, d'augmenter la stabilité, ou d'augmenter la surface du pont. [...] Ils sont principalement utilisés en tant que voiliers de plaisance, comme navires à passagers à vitesse normale ou élevée (ferries à grande vitesse) ainsi que pour certains projets militaires. 2, record 2, French, - catamaran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
catamaran : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 2, French, - catamaran
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- catamarán
1, record 2, Spanish, catamar%C3%A1n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embarcación constituida por dos cascos paralelos unidos por una armazón. 2, record 2, Spanish, - catamar%C3%A1n
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