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
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The superyacht, with its steel-and-aluminum displacement hull and powerful, sweeping look, shows off the yard’s classic Italian flair, thanks to large windows throughout and a slope down toward the stern.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
It’s traditionally made by simmering pork with chiles and hominy (hulled corn kernels), but adding venison to the pot lends the stew a richer and more vibrant character.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Relatives compared these to a video of the unfinished vessel in Cuba, its hull stripped down to wooden beams and zinc plates, nestled in a wooden landscape.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The superyacht, with its steel-and-aluminum displacement hull and powerful, sweeping look, shows off the yard’s classic Italian flair, thanks to large windows throughout and a slope down toward the stern.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
In our final test, the paring knife was up to par for hulling strawberries, producing a smooth cut with no resistance.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
It’s traditionally made by simmering pork with chiles and hominy (hulled corn kernels), but adding venison to the pot lends the stew a richer and more vibrant character.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hull
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Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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Then the nuns convene in the kitchen to peel vegetables.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The stalks can be peeled and sliced for stir-fries, slaws, and more.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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In their search of the home, officers found about a dozen shell casings in the living room.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists also found stone casings and nails, which suggests the children were once buried in wooden coffins that have disintegrated over time.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The radio barked out that the fire was now sweeping through the Palisades.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are more than 2,500 units of supportive housing sitting vacant.—
Brad Lander,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mashed reports that California, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Nevada, Colorado and Michigan require that all eggs sold within their borders are laid by cage-free hens, a more humane way of housing the birds on farms.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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The water-repellent, windproof shell is insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, and the cuffs can be cinched to lock in warmth.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
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Using a satellite tag attached to its shell, the club will monitor Exodus’ migratory path over the course of a year.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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For example, buyers will be able to choose everything from their own light fixtures to linens, towels, artwork, and wall coverings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The whiteflies will be attracted to the yellow color and then caught by the sticky covering.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Starting in early 2026, passengers will be able to try Air New Zealand’s latest innovation: the world’s first lie-flat sleep pods in economy, or the Skynest, set to debut on the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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As the participants enter the pods and the dates begin, fans get to see the sweet moments between potential couples as well as the mega cringeworthy exchanges.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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