hull (n.)

  1. dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

  2. persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry

  3. United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)

    [ Syn: hull , isaac hull ]

  4. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)

    [ Syn: hull , cordell hull ]

  5. a large fishing port in northeastern England

    [ Syn: hull , kingston-upon hull ]

  6. the frame or body of ship

    hull (v.)

  1. remove the hulls from; hull the berries'

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