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hull

noun
\ ˈhəl How to pronounce hull (audio) \

Definition of hull

 (Entry 1 of 7)

1a : the outer covering of a fruit or seed
b : the persistent calyx or involucre that subtends some fruits (such as a strawberry)
2a : the frame or body of a ship or boat exclusive of masts, yards, sails, and rigging
b : the main body of a usually large or heavy craft or vehicle (such as an airship or tank)
3 : covering, casing

hull

verb
hulled; hulling; hulls

Definition of hull (Entry 2 of 7)

transitive verb

: to remove the hulls of : shuck

Hull

biographical name (1)
\ ˈhəl How to pronounce Hull (audio) \

Definition of Hull (Entry 3 of 7)

Cordell 1871–1955 American statesman; Secretary of State (1933–44)

Hull

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Definition of Hull (Entry 4 of 7)

Isaac 1773–1843 American naval officer

Hull

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Definition of Hull (Entry 5 of 7)

Bobby 1939–     Robert Marvin Hull Canadian ice hockey player

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Definition of Hull (Entry 6 of 7)

William 1753–1825 American general

Hull

geographical name
\ ˈhəl How to pronounce Hull (audio) \

Definition of Hull (Entry 7 of 7)

1 or in full Kingston upon Hull \ ˈkiÅ‹-​stÉ™n How to pronounce Kingston upon Hull (audio) \ city and port on the Humber River in eastern England population 242,200
2 former town in southwestern Quebec, Canada, on the Ottawa River

Note: Hull is now part of the town of Gatineau.

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Other Words from hull

Noun

hull-less \ ˈhÉ™l-​lÉ™s How to pronounce hull-less (audio) \ adjective

Verb

huller noun

Examples of hull in a Sentence

Noun

 the coffin was placed in a cement hull

Verb

 hull the pinto beans before adding them

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 Under the new system, the same hull design could serve multiple classes of ships for a half century or more. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Why the Navy Is More Interested in the 'Ship of Theseus' Than the USS Zumwalt," 15 Aug. 2019 Trim tabs, which are attached to the hull, provide control and stability for the boat. — Dave Altimari, courant.com, "Nathan Carman trial: insurance company lawyer says it was ‘predictable’ that boat would sink after Carman made changes," 13 Aug. 2019 The firm paid $3bn to clean up the area and settle legal claims, and to improve safety the American government ordered the phasing out of single-hull ships such as Exxon Valdez. — The Economist, "The Exxon Valdez of cyberspace," 8 Aug. 2019 Quality flea-market finds, books, and hand-​carved models of half-hull sailing yachts fill the sitting room. — Maria Shollenbarger, ELLE Decor, "An Italian Design Firm Transforms Discreet-but-Luxe Kitchens with a Timeless Florentine Aesthetic," 18 Oct. 2018 Sailors worked quickly to shore up the damage and kept the main part of the Aber Read’s hull watertight. — Fox News, "Bow of WW II US submarine discovered near remote Alaskan island," 31 July 2019 Almost none of the wooden hull is exposed; however, sections of copper sheathing, a clue to the vessel's age, can be seen in some areas of the wreck, NOAA reported. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "NOAA researchers discover two unexplored shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico," 30 July 2019 The steel in the Cod’s hull is all Great Lakes steel. — Greg Burnett, cleveland.com, "USS Cod celebrates 60 years on Cleveland’s lakefront," 17 July 2019 These get rid of most of the hull and germ, making the cornmeal shelf-stable for a longer period of time. — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appétit, "The Need-to-Know Rule For Buying and Using Cornmeal," 17 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 Though the state agricultural department says farmers can still sell hemp seed, hulled hemp, and a variety of other hemp products, cultivators say those sales likely wouldn’t be profitable enough to keep them in business. — Felicia Gans, BostonGlobe.com, "Massachusetts says hemp-derived CBD is illegal — but CBD stores are still everywhere," 1 July 2019 Heap remaining whole, hulled berries into a blender. — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Re-create Popsicle dreams with fresh strawberries — and powerful boost from freeze-dried version," 11 July 2018 Eventually, the bean gets dried down, hulled and prepared for roasting. — Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Branching out with new crops," 31 M

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