Definition of 'hull'

Noun

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)
      Synonyms: Isaac Hull
4. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
      Synonyms: Cordell Hull
5. a large fishing port in northeastern England
      Synonyms: Kingston-upon Hull
6. the frame or body of ship

Verb

1. remove the hulls from; "hull the berries"

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