What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hull
Example
The hull of the ship was painted blue and white. [hull: noun]
Example
The farmer removed the hulls from the sunflower seeds. [hulls: plural noun]
shell
Example
She cracked the shell of the boiled egg. [shell: noun]
Example
The squirrel cracked open the shell of the acorn to get to the nut inside. [shell: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shell is more commonly used than hull in everyday language due to its versatility and wide range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hull and shell?
Both hull and shell are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
