First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hull
noun \ˈhəl\
: the main part of a ship or boat : the deck, sides, and bottom of a ship or boat
: the outer covering of a fruit, grain, or seed
Full Definition of HULL
1
a : the outer covering of a fruit or seed b : the persistent calyx or involucre that subtends some fruits (as a strawberry)
2
a : the frame or body of a ship or boat exclusive of masts, yards, sails, and rigging b : the main body of a usually large or heavy craft or vehicle (as an airship or tank)
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Origin of HULL
Middle English, from Old English hulu; akin to Old High German hala hull, Old English helan to conceal — more at hell
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2hull
verb
: to remove the outer covering of (a fruit or seed)
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transitive verb
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First Known Use of HULL
14th century
Hull
biographical name \ˈhəl\
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Cordell 1871–1955 Am. statesman; secy. of state (1933–44)
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Isaac 1773–1843 Am. naval officer
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Bobby 1939– Robert Marvin Hull Canad. ice hockey player
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William 1753–1825 Am. gen.
Hull
geographical name \ˈhəl\
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1
former town Canada in SW Quebec on Ottawa River, now part of Gatineau
2
or in full Kings·ton upon Hull \ˈkiŋ-stən\ city & port E England on the Humber pop 242,200
HULL Defined for Kids
1hull
noun \ˈhəl\
Definition of HULL for Kids
1
: the outside covering of a fruit or seed
2
: the frame or body of a ship or boat
2hull
verb
hulledhull·ing
Definition of HULL for Kids
: to remove the outer covering of (a fruit or seed) <hull peas>
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