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
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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
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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
Verb
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Having peeled back the classical outer layer of the onion, where energy is always positive, Wall reached a lightly quantum layer — a context physicists call semiclassical.—
Charlie Wood,
Quanta Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Metal structures should not have rust or peeling paint, which could contain lead.—
Dr. Julie Gilchrist,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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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
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While barking like a dog at the people involved in the conflict will not solve most of our problems, the element of surprise can catch people in the thick of an emotional argument off guard.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The young woman and her 58-year-old mother believe the victims focused on her door because the family dog, Oliver, was barking over the commotion outside.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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One is: New York City desperately needs more affordable housing.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Rising insurance costs are causing other public services, such as affordable housing, from getting built.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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