Meaning of the word hull in English

What does hull mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hull

US /hʌl/

UK /hʌl/

the main body or frame of a ship or other boat

Example:

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The ship's hull was damaged after hitting the iceberg.

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They inspected the boat's hull for any cracks.

Synonym:

frame body shell

the outer covering of a fruit or seed

Example:

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Remove the hull from the strawberries before eating.

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The peanut hull is not edible.

Synonym:

shell pod husk casing

to remove the outer covering from a fruit or seed

Example:

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She carefully hulled each strawberry.

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We need to hull the peas before cooking them.

Synonym:

shell peel husk pod