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hull

1  [huhl]
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–noun
1. the husk, shell, or outer covering of a seed or fruit.
2. the calyx of certain fruits, as the strawberry.
3. any covering or envelope.
–verb (used with object)
4. to remove the hull of.
5. Midland U.S. to shell (peas or beans).
Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE hulu husk, pod; akin to OE helan to cover, hide, L cēlāre to hide, conceal, Gk kalýptein to cover up (see apocalypse ). See hall, hell, hole

Related forms:
huller, noun

Synonyms:
1. skin, pod, peel, rind, shuck.
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hull   (hŭl)   
n.  

    1. The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk.

    2. The enlarged calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached.

    3. Nautical The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure.

    4. The main body of various other large vehicles, such as a tank, airship, or flying boat.

    1. Nautical The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure.

    2. The main body of various other large vehicles, such as a tank, airship, or flying boat.

  3. The outer casing of a rocket, guided missile, or spaceship.

tr.v.   hulled, hull·ing, hulls
To remove the hulls of (fruit or seeds).

[Middle English hulle, husk, from Old English hulu; see kel-1 in Indo-European roots.]
hull'er n.
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hull   (hŭl)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk.

  2. The enlarged calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached.


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