hull

noun
UK: /hʌl/
US: /hʌl/

  1. The main body of a ship or boat.

    1. The hull of the ship was damaged in the storm.
    2. Divers inspected the ship's hull for any signs of underwater damage after the collision.

  2. The outer covering of a seed or fruit.

    1. The hull of the sunflower seed is very hard.
    2. The machine removes the hulls from the grain, preparing it for processing.

Synonyms

frame body shell husk
hull verb

  1. To remove the hulls from seeds or fruits.

    1. We need to hull the strawberries before making jam.
    2. The factory workers hull the rice grains to prepare them for sale at the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hull" in English means: The main body of a ship or boat., The outer covering of a seed or fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "hull" is /hʌl/ in British English and /hʌl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hull": frame, body, shell, husk.

Example usage of "hull": "The hull of the ship was damaged in the storm.". More examples on the page.