Hulls: meaning, definitions and examples

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hulls

[ hʌlz ]

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naval architecture

The outer covering of a ship's hull. It is usually made of steel or aluminum to provide protection and water resistance.

Synonyms

boat's frame, ship's body, vessel's shell

Examples of usage

The hulls of modern ships are designed to be streamlined for better fuel efficiency.
The hull of the Titanic was famously not strong enough to withstand the impact with the iceberg.

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botany

The dry outer covering of a seed or fruit, often removed before eating.

Synonyms

husk, pod, shell

Examples of usage

Many fruits have tough hulls that need to be removed before consumption.
The hulls of sunflower seeds can be eaten or discarded.

Translations

Translations of the word "hulls" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cascos

🇮🇳 पतवारों

🇩🇪 Rümpfe

🇮🇩 lambung kapal

🇺🇦 корпуси

🇵🇱 kadłuby

🇯🇵 船体

🇫🇷 coques

🇪🇸 cascos

🇹🇷 gövde

🇰🇷 선체

🇸🇦 هياكل السفن

🇨🇿 trupy

🇸🇰 trupy

🇨🇳 船体

🇸🇮 trupi

🇮🇸 skrokkar

🇰🇿 корпустар

🇬🇪 კორპუსები

🇦🇿 gövdələr

🇲🇽 cascos

Word origin

The word 'hulls' has its origins in Old English 'hulu', which referred to the body of a ship or a covering. Over time, it evolved to also mean the outer covering of seeds or fruits. The use of 'hulls' in naval architecture dates back to ancient times when ships were constructed using wooden hulls. In botany, the term 'hulls' has been used to describe the protective covering of seeds and fruits for centuries.