hull hull /ˈhʌl/

noun

1. The frame or body of ship  ( hull )
   the frame or body of ship
    The hull of the ship was painted a bright red color and gleamed in the sunlight
   The hull of the ship was painted a bright red color and gleamed in the sunlight
   
   
2. Persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry  ( hull )
   persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
   
3. Dry outer covering of a fruit, seed or nut  ( hull )
   dry outer covering of a fruit, seed or nut
   

verb

1. Remove the hulls from  ( hull , dehull )
   remove the hulls from
    Hull the berries
   hull the berries
   

 Hull

noun

1. A large fishing port in northeastern England  ( Hull , Kingston-upon Hull , Kingston upon Hull )
   a large fishing port in northeastern England
   
   
2. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)  ( Cordell Hull , Hull )
   United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
   
   
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)  ( Hull , Isaac Hull )
   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)