hulking

adjective

hulk·​ing ˈhəl-kiŋ How to pronounce hulking (audio)
: ponderous, massive
a hulking wrestler

Examples of hulking in a Sentence

A hulking figure appeared in the doorway. a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way
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The hulking 29-year-old center was born in Tampere and is a two-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward. Carol Schram, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 All the atoms of the bar will act together as one quantum system, akin to one hulking atom. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 Its hulking form and heavy materials — oceans of granite, limestone and concrete — created an intimidating place that stood for strength, power and winning. Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hulking 

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hulking was in 1698

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“Hulking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hulking. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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