what is catamaran and the origin of this word ?

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what is catamaran and the origin of this word ?

2007-01-30 19:08:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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a catamaran is neither a boat nor a ship. it is just two logs tied together to make a platform which floats on the water. the name comes from the tamil words "kattu maram" meaning "tie log".this word has morphed into catamaran in english.(like the mulgitawny soup, which again is a tamil word 'mulagau thanni" meaning pepper water)..

2007-01-30 19:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by luck fest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A catamaran is a type of boat or ship which is two hulls joined by a frame. The entire history of the term can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catamaran

2007-01-30 19:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by PunkerHardcore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋