hull

Meanings

• noun

  The outer shell of a ship or a fruit.

• verb

  To house or contain.

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Synonyms

husk , peel , shell , husk , peel , shell , shuck , span

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hull
pull , full , duel

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hull (Scottish) : a hollow, as a shell or a cave
   

2. hull (Dialectal) : to hide or conceal
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hull that leads to same result
hull , hull-less , hulls , hulled , huller , hullers , hulling , Cordell Hull , Hull , Isaac Hull , Bobby Hull , Robert Marvin Hull , William Hull , Kingston upon Hull , hull down , Andrew Hull Foote , Foote

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Forms

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hulls, hulled, hulling

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Etymology

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Old English hul 'hollow, shell, protection'. Related to hollow.

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Trivia

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1. The hull of a ship can be made of various materials such as steel, wood, or aluminum.

2. The word 'hull' is derived from the Old English word 'hul' which means 'hollow' or 'shell'.

3. The largest container ship in the world, the MSC Oscar, has a capacity of 19,224 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and a length of 399.9 meters (1,312 feet).

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Related Concepts

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1. shipbuilding: The construction of ships and boats.

2. maritime law: The legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of ships and their crews at sea.

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Culture

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In maritime history, the hull of a ship has been a symbol of protection, transportation, and trade. In literature, the hull of a ship often represents a journey or adventure. In art, the hull of a ship can be depicted as an abstract or realistic representation.

How to Memorize "hull"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship sailing on the open sea with its hull protecting the passengers and cargo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hull' with the protective outer shell of a ship or a fruit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hull' as 'huge, ultimate, last line'.

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