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
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The third hull in the 74Steel series is currently in production.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
This clever stem remover gadget makes hulling strawberries quick and clean.
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Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The third hull in the 74Steel series is currently in production.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Verb
Pine nuts can swap out for slivered or sliced almonds, or sunflower or hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
Verb
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Zoom, Teams, and AirPods strip out the dog barking or the café behind you.
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So Max Muncy, Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas took their typical spots in the Los Angeles Dodgers infield and barked out situations ahead of the team’s 50th win of the season.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
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In the past, many housing developers have shied away from building affordable housing because assembling the subsidies needed to make construction profitable is challenging.
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Officials say 850,000 firework shells will be launched from 10 sites, with the president calling it the largest fireworks show in history.
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Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
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There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
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Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
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While Prince William and Kate Middleton won’t be making an appearance at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding later today—the royal is now a bonafide friend of the pod.
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The long, lightweight seed pods catch the wind and disperse seeds all over your yard, your neighbors’, and in the little cracks between your sidewalk.
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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