hull

¹hull

noun \ˈhəl\

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)

3

: covering, casing

— hull–less \ˈhəl-ləs\ adjective

Examples of HULL

1. <the coffin was placed in a cement hull>

Origin of HULL

Middle English, from Old English hulu; akin to Old High German hala hull, Old English helan to conceal — more at hell

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HULL

Synonyms: armor, capsule, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, ¹case, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Words: cartridge, cassette (also casette); bark, crust; carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield; cuticle, hide, skin; envelope, package, wrapper; backing, coating, coverture, facing

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Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, succulent, sylvan, xylem

Rhymes with HULL

cull, dull, gull, lull, mull, null, scull, skull, trull