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 hull hull /ˈhʌl/

noun

  1. The frame or body of ship  ( hull )
    the frame or body of ship
     The hull of the ship was painted a bright red color and gleamed in the sunlight
    The hull of the ship was painted a bright red color and gleamed in the sunlight
  2. Persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry  ( hull )
    persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
  3. Dry outer covering of a fruit, seed or nut  ( hull )
    dry outer covering of a fruit, seed or nut

verb

  1. Remove the hulls from  ( hull , dehull )
    remove the hulls from
     Hull the berries
    hull the berries

 Hull

    noun

    1. A large fishing port in northeastern England  ( Hull , Kingston-upon Hull , Kingston upon Hull )
      a large fishing port in northeastern England
    2. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)  ( Cordell Hull , Hull )
      United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
    3. United States naval officer who commanded the 'Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)  ( Hull , Isaac Hull )
      United States naval officer who commanded the 'Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)