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Vocabulary Entry
hull
|noun • noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
The outer covering or shell of a fruit, seed, or nut.
Example Sentences
"The hull of the coconut is hard and brown."
"After harvesting, the hulls of the grains were collected."
"He threw the hulls away after enjoying the seeds inside."
N
noun
The main body of a ship or boat.
Example Sentences
"The hull of the ship was painted blue."
"They inspected the hull for any damage after the storm."
"A sturdy hull ensures the vessel's safety at sea."
V
verb
To remove the outer covering from something, such as seeds or nuts.
Example Sentences
"She hulled the strawberries before adding them to the salad."
"You need to hull the peas before cooking them."
"He spent the afternoon hulling the fresh berries."
V
verb
To load or carry a vessel with cargo or goods.
Example Sentences
"The crew began to hull the supplies onto the ship."
"They hulled the cargo just before setting sail."
"We need to hull the materials before the deadline."