Definitions

1. noun

the main body of a ship or boat, especially excluding the superstructure and deck

“The ship’s hull was damaged in the storm.”

2. noun

the hard outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, especially one that is not edible

“The hull of the coconut is difficult to crack.”

3. noun

the body of a vehicle, especially an aircraft

“The pilot had to inspect the hull of the plane.”

4. noun

the outer shell of a nut or seed

“The hull of the walnut is rich in oil.”

5. verb

to remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, especially with a machine

“The farmer had to hull the wheat to prepare it for grinding.”

6. verb

to remove the outer shell of a nut or seed

“You need to hull the almonds before using them in cooking.”