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hulling

present participle of hull
as in peeling
to remove the natural covering of hull the pinto beans before adding them

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Recent Examples of hulling This clever stem remover gadget makes hulling strawberries quick and clean. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulling
peeling
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  • Commonly grown as multi-trunked specimens, the exfoliating bark takes center stage in winter with peeling layers of cinnamon-brown.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Scientists tracking humpbacks off the coast of Australia have captured rare footage that shows clutches of the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in what looks like a high-speed game of chicken, just moments before the whale breaches.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Hulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulling. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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