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
Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025
As is tradition when naming a ship, Middleton briefly spoke to a crowd of people before releasing a bottle of whiskey that was broken against the hull of HMS Glasgow.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 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, Fortune Asia, 23 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Kate channeled Princess Diana through style and pressed a button to release whisky against the ship's hull during the naming ceremony, a special honor as the ship's sponsor.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025
As is tradition when naming a ship, Middleton briefly spoke to a crowd of people before releasing a bottle of whiskey that was broken against the hull of HMS Glasgow.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Verb
Strawberry Cardamom Frozen Yogurt with Balsamic Swirl Makes 1 quart
INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
1¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup honey
¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
DIRECTIONS
Place the strawberries, yogurt, honey and cardamom in a blender.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 27 May 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, Fortune Asia, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
Noun
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The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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That's because high humidity levels can cause a lot of moisture to become trapped in these materials which leads to wood bucking or paint peeling overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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During their investigation, police found six 10mm shell casings at the scene.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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While the casing is mostly reinforced plastic, the screen surround is titanium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This request may be barking at the moon, but DeSantis should veto SB 268, a huge, unjustified public records exemption that would allow most public officials to keep secret their home addresses and personal telephone numbers.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The dog barked again, and soon Sabine had shaken me off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Because the next crisis won’t start in a hedge fund or a housing market.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, like other turtles treated and re-released by the LMC, will be tracked via satellite attached to her shell to chart her movements and monitor her re-acclimation to living in the wild.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Prevent interior light from escaping by closing window coverings, using window film and moving light fixtures away from the windows.—
Lexie Beach,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The pod is a production of Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Decked out with Scottish flags for the inaugural flight, the pods looked like hibernation chambers out of a sci-fi flick, especially under the soothing blue cabin lights.—
Nathan Tavares,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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