as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the coffin was placed in a cement hull
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Recent Examples of hulls
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Its predecessor, the Gitana 17, launched in 2017 as a hybrid that blended conventional trimaran sailing with foiling, lifting clear off the ocean surface before settling back down on its hulls and rising again.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Naval warfare goes a bit clingy as Lockheed Martin unveils its robotic Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), which can hitch a ride on friendly ships or submarines by latching onto their hulls to conserve power.
—David Szondy
february 09, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Engineers might be closing in on the dream of ships that stay afloat even as water pours into their hulls.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The vessels were developed with state-of-the-art electric propulsion systems, wave-piercing tumblehome hulls, stealth designs, and the latest war-fighting technology and weaponry.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
On the first day of training Tuesday, Draper was flung out of the cockpit and suffered a horrible face-down slide across the sharp, tightly-strung netting of the trampoline that spans the two hulls of the F50.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Satellites don't spend much time passing through this rarefied region, and most of them are already dead and in the process of being disintegrated by the friction of the thin air against their hulls.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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This shift enables reactive defense systems, such as satellite hulls that intentionally heat to harden against incoming micrometeorite impacts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Its predecessor, the Gitana 17, launched in 2017 as a hybrid that blended conventional trimaran sailing with foiling, lifting clear off the ocean surface before settling back down on its hulls and rising again.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Naval warfare goes a bit clingy as Lockheed Martin unveils its robotic Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), which can hitch a ride on friendly ships or submarines by latching onto their hulls to conserve power.
—David Szondy
february 09, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Engineers might be closing in on the dream of ships that stay afloat even as water pours into their hulls.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
The vessels were developed with state-of-the-art electric propulsion systems, wave-piercing tumblehome hulls, stealth designs, and the latest war-fighting technology and weaponry.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
On the first day of training Tuesday, Draper was flung out of the cockpit and suffered a horrible face-down slide across the sharp, tightly-strung netting of the trampoline that spans the two hulls of the F50.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Satellites don't spend much time passing through this rarefied region, and most of them are already dead and in the process of being disintegrated by the friction of the thin air against their hulls.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulls
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.—
Sofía Tafich,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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Police found Phipps on the ground next to spent bullet casings with a gunshot wound to his head.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Officers recovered a Glock 9 mm handgun with extended magazines and about 96 spent shell casings from the bedroom, according to the release.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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Still, the border czar called the coverings necessary amid an uptick in threats and assaults on immigration agents.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Living up to its sporty lineage are the new vessel’s four Volvo Penta D13 1000 hp engines, along with two propulsion pods.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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When Brittany Wicker and Devonta Anderson met for the first time following their engagement in the pods, the latter leaned down to embrace the 33-year-old labor and delivery nurse in her sky-high heels.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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And perhaps some—Ho Jin just barks at him to take it all and grumbles that Ji Seon is a bad influence.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ackie mostly barks orders at her minions to go get him, while Nighy in his home plays the bad guy demanding blood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Finding housings to protect them is also a problem.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Hulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulls. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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