as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the coffin was placed in a cement hull
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Recent Examples of hull
Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Asani, the ninth hull in Benetti’s 165-foot B.Now 50 series, brings a new wave of personalization to the Italian builder’s semi-custom platform.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 23 Apr. 2024
Rice kernels are then dried and hulled by machines before they're packed for sale in factories, lined from floor to ceiling with sacks of rice.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The outer layer, or outer hull, of rice contains more arsenic.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Asani, the ninth hull in Benetti’s 165-foot B.Now 50 series, brings a new wave of personalization to the Italian builder’s semi-custom platform.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rice kernels are then dried and hulled by machines before they’re packed for sale in factories, lined from floor to ceiling with sacks of rice.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 23 Apr. 2024
Rice kernels are then dried and hulled by machines before they're packed for sale in factories, lined from floor to ceiling with sacks of rice.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
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Under Mogen's body, police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath, stamped with a United States Marine Corps logo and allegedly containing Kohberger's DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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After the inning, Prior barked at Rehak from the dugout, triggering his ejection.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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While barking can increase in older canines due to cognitive or sensory changes, a sudden burst of voice after years of relative silence is unusual and may point to a new sense of comfort or energy in the dog's surroundings.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Soon after, our son and his family of four and a dog lost their housing as their rental situation failed after the landowner passed away.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Questions loom over Trump’s order to create housing for 6,000 homeless veterans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.—
Ben Coxworth
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Consider the material Inflatable gym mats typically use durable and strong PVC as the outer covering.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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From Utility to Statement Piece No longer just practical floor coverings, today’s area rugs help define spatial flow, introduce color and texture, and even express personal style.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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These pods create accountability and are more human than industry events.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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