hull
//hʌl//
Noun
hullSingular
hullsPlural
1
The main body or frame of a ship, excluding masts, sails, and rigging.
The hull of the ship was damaged during the storm.
2
The outer casing or body of a rocket, missile, or aircraft.
The engineers inspected the hull of the rocket before launch.
Noun
hullSingular
hullsPlural
1
The outer covering or husk of a seed, fruit, or nut, especially the green outer covering of a strawberry or the shell of a nut.
Remove the hull from the strawberries before adding them to the salad.
Verb
hullInfinitive
hullPresent tense
hulledPast tense
hulledPast participle
hullingPresent participle
hullsThird-person singular
1
To remove the hull or outer covering from seeds, fruits, or nuts.
She hulled the strawberries before making jam.