hull

noun
[L16942]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : hull
  • plural : hulls

Senses

  • watertight body of a ship or boat
  • the outer covering of a fruit or seed
  • the persistent calyx or involucre that subtends some fruits (such as a strawberry)
  • the main body of a usually large or heavy craft or vehicle (such as an airship or tank)
  • covering, casing

hull

verb
[L331946]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : hull
  • simple present, singular, third person : hulls
  • simple past : hulled
  • present participle : hulling
  • past participle : hulled

Senses

  • removal of outer covering
  • attack and strike a ship