hull

[hʌl]

hull Definition

• 1. the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the masts, superstructure, rigging, engines, and other fittings.
• 2. the outer covering of a fruit or seed, especially the pod of peas and beans, or the husk of corn.
• 3. to remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed

Using hull: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hull" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hull of the ship was painted blue.

• Example

  She spent hours hulling strawberries for the pie.

• Example

  The hull of the peanut is very thin.

hull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hull

• shell
• pod
• case
• covering

Phrases with hull

• hull down

  a situation where the hull of a distant ship is just visible above the horizon

  Example

  The ship was hull down on the horizon.

• hull speed

  the maximum speed that a displacement hull can travel through the water without planing

  Example

  The boat reached its hull speed at 6 knots.

• hullabaloo

  a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views

  Example

  There was a great hullabaloo over the new policy.

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Summary: hull in Brief

The term 'hull' [hʌl] refers to the main body of a ship or vessel, excluding the fittings and superstructure. It also refers to the outer covering of a fruit or seed, such as the pod of peas or the husk of corn. The verb form means to remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed. Phrases include 'hull down,' referring to a distant ship's hull visible above the horizon, 'hull speed,' the maximum speed of a displacement hull, and 'hullabaloo,' meaning a commotion or fuss.