hull

US /hʌl/
UK /hʌl/
"hull" picture
1.

the main body or frame of a ship or other boat

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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.
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framebodyshell
2.

the outer covering of a fruit or seed

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Remove the hull from the strawberries before eating.
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The peanut hull is not edible.
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shellpodhuskcasing
1.

to remove the outer covering from a fruit or seed

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She carefully hulled each strawberry.
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We need to hull the peas before cooking them.
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shellpeelhuskpod