Meaning of hulk in English

1. Pronunciation

   /həlk/

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1. Verb

   hulk

   Definitions

   1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position

   Examples

   • « The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain »
   • « Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall »

2. Noun

   hulk

   Etymology

   Old English hulc ‘fast ship’, probably reinforced in Middle English by Middle Low German and Middle Dutch hulk; probably of Mediterranean origin and related to Greek holkas‘cargo ship’

   Definitions

   1. a very large person

   Examples

   • « impressive in size or qualities »
3. 2. a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned