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
Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
During a previous dive, Lynch was the first to touch the lost ship's hull.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The single-serving packets contain oats packed with fiber and protein, plus add-ins like chia seeds and hulled buckwheat for a hearty, chewy texture.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Golden mussels attach to boat hulls and clog engines, which can drive up maintenance and repair costs.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
During a previous dive, Lynch was the first to touch the lost ship's hull.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Everything from lifeboat drills to hull design can trace its roots back to the hard lessons learned from Titanic’s fate.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The single-serving packets contain oats packed with fiber and protein, plus add-ins like chia seeds and hulled buckwheat for a hearty, chewy texture.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
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Investigators believe that Kernodle then turned and fled, forcing Kohberger to follow after her down the stairs and leave behind his knife sheath.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Police found a Ka-Bar sheath at the crime scene that had Kohberger's DNA on it, which led them to his parents' house in the Poconos with help from the FBI and state-of-the-art techniques called investigative genetic genealogy.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Based on the number of shell casings collected at the scene by investigators, including Rangers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Myers said the gunman fired at least 20 shots before fleeing the bar.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the shooting, investigators were unable to find ammunition casings or attribute the source of two additional gunshots that could be heard in videos from the scene.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Residents reported dogs behind fences jumping over them or barking at them.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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At least five people have been killed in the protests, which began peacefully over controversial housing perks for lawmakers but erupted on Thursday when an armored police vehicle hit and killed a rideshare driver, according to government-run news agency Antara.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Tribal nations then had more revenue and more jobs, and started building more housing and infrastructure.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Chef’s specialties include cast iron cinnamon rolls and ancho chile ceasar salad, alongside oysters on the half shell and shallot shrimp grits.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Made up of a cozy microfiber fabric shell with polyester filling, the bedspread is ultra breathable for all-season use, skin friendly, and whisper quiet for a less disruptive night’s sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Piotr Szczerek właściciel firmy budowlanej z Drog-Bruk z pod Kalisza.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Or, in the case of Mathison, regular deliveries of premium bottled water, coffee and tea pods and candy like Twizzlers and Swedish Fish, which prosecutors conservatively valued at more than $8,300.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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