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
Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Engines roar, hulls push aside spray, and speed comes at the expense of drag, noise, and turbulence.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Featuring naval architecture by British firm Lateral Naval Architects, the cat is fitted with two sleek aluminum hulls designed to improve hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 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
With rising costs in the UK and Europe, shipbuilders are increasingly opting to build hulls that offer greater control over costs and production timelines, while completing final fittings in Europe.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 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
Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach take turns transforming into floating marketplaces — docks converted to catwalks, hulls polished to reflective arrogance, sales reps who can quote fuel burn like yacht owners care about costs.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Or the Constellation-class frigates, which were cut to a maximum two hulls from a planned 20.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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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
Engines roar, hulls push aside spray, and speed comes at the expense of drag, noise, and turbulence.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Featuring naval architecture by British firm Lateral Naval Architects, the cat is fitted with two sleek aluminum hulls designed to improve hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 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
With rising costs in the UK and Europe, shipbuilders are increasingly opting to build hulls that offer greater control over costs and production timelines, while completing final fittings in Europe.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 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
Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach take turns transforming into floating marketplaces — docks converted to catwalks, hulls polished to reflective arrogance, sales reps who can quote fuel burn like yacht owners care about costs.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Or the Constellation-class frigates, which were cut to a maximum two hulls from a planned 20.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulls
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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Three matching shell casings were found within the wrapping of Jennie's body, and one was later found lodged between the baseboard and box spring of Emily's bed.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 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
Noun
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some gardeners do trim their plants back after long stems of old blooms decline and seed pods begin to form.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Listen to our Greatest Pop Stars podcast discussion about the KPop Demon Hunters takeover year here, and find the rest of our updating top 10 list with all our corresponding essays and pods here.—
Abby Webster,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump barks in the presentation — audio clipped from previous speeches against his rival.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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