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ahull

[ uh-huhl ]

adjective

, Nautical.
  1. (of a sailing vessel) with all sails furled and the helm lashed to head into the wind, as in heavy weather.
  2. abandoned, with decks awash.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ahull1

First recorded in 1575–85; a- 1 + hull 2

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