Meaning of hull in English

1. Pronunciation

   /həl/

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1. Verb

   hull

   Definitions

   1. remove the hulls from

   Examples

   • « hull the berries »

2. Noun

   hull

   Etymology

   Middle English: perhaps the same word as hull, or related to hold

   Definitions

   1. dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
3. 2. persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
4. 3. United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)
5. 4. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
6. 5. a large fishing port in northeastern England
7. 6. the frame or body of ship