hull
Translation
hull, shell, husk
Examples
The ship's hull was damaged.
The ship's hull was damaged.
We need to remove the hulls from the seeds.
We need to remove the hulls from the seeds.
Grammar Patterns
((hull)) of a ship/boat Refers to the main body of a vessel. The hull of the boat is painted blue.
((hull)) of a seed/nut Refers to the outer covering. The strawberry hull is the green leafy part.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (ship) body, frame; (seed) husk, shell, casing
Etymology
From Old English 'hulu' (seed covering). The ship sense is from the 17th century, a metaphor from the appearance of a pea pod.
Memory Tips
Think of a ship's hull as its 'shell' or 'husk,' protecting what's inside, just like the hull of a nut.