hull meaning and definition

HULL noun

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

HULL verb

Definition of hull (verb)

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