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
Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 23 Apr. 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, Quartz, 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
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
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, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
Noun
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Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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Although crews were able to ventilate the building and clear most of the smoke from the top three floors shortly after the fire, Smith previously told the Daily Southtown the entire building was evacuated and all residents were assisted in finding temporary housing.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But housing costs here are higher than the national average, with an average cost of $369,551.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Noun
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That’s all because of cooling properties like moisture-wicking outer shells and hypoallergenic, airy fill materials, such as lightweight down and mulberry silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Salmonella can be present inside the egg and on the shell, according to FoodSafety.gov — so don't use eggs with broken shells and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw eggs.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 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 ‘Willy Wonka’ phase A sweet, sugary smell overwhelms the next pod at Goodblend. Gummies in hues of orange, red, yellow, green and blue sit on parchment paper a metal tray.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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