hull (Meaning)
hull (n)
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)
United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
a large fishing port in northeastern England
the frame or body of ship
hull (v)
remove the hulls from
hull (v. t.)
The outer covering of anything, particularly of a nut or of grain; the outer skin of a kernel; the husk.
The frame or body of a vessel, exclusive of her masts, yards, sails, and rigging.
To strip off or separate the hull or hulls of; to free from integument; as, to hull corn.
To pierce the hull of, as a ship, with a cannon ball.
hull (v. i.)
To toss or drive on the water, like the hull of a ship without sails.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hull
hull Sentence Examples
- The ship's hull was battered by the relentless storm, leaving it vulnerable.
- Engineers inspected the submarine's hull thoroughly, ensuring its integrity.
- The grain ship's vast hull was filled to the brim with its precious cargo.
- The yacht's sleek hull skimmed effortlessly through the water, leaving a trail of bubbles.
- The wooden boat's hull creaked and groaned as it weathered the rough seas.
- The spacecraft's titanium hull provided protection against the extreme temperatures of re-entry.
- The naval frigate's hull was painted a stealthy gray, reducing its visibility.
- The hulls of the overturned sailboats littered the shoreline, a reminder of the capriciousness of the ocean.
- The company's engineers designed a revolutionary hull that improved the vessel's fuel efficiency.
- The bulletproof hull of the armored vehicle shielded the passengers from harm.
FAQs About the word hull
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut, persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry, United States naval officer who commanded the
pod, housing, casing, covering, shell,sheath, package, cartridge, cover, case
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The ship's hull was battered by the relentless storm, leaving it vulnerable.
Engineers inspected the submarine's hull thoroughly, ensuring its integrity.
The grain ship's vast hull was filled to the brim with its precious cargo.
The yacht's sleek hull skimmed effortlessly through the water, leaving a trail of bubbles.
