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
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Modern Mill uses those hulls to manufacture ACRE in a zero-waste manufacturing facility in Fernwood, Mississippi that are distributed nationwide via two-step distribution.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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
The same goes for walnuts, the thicker the hull, the colder the winter.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Modern Mill uses those hulls to manufacture ACRE in a zero-waste manufacturing facility in Fernwood, Mississippi that are distributed nationwide via two-step distribution.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Gently roll/tap the eggs to release the shell and peel 5.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Surrounded by his arsenal of keyboards, the 74-year-old peeled back the years with strong vocal performances.Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Police found casings from multiple different guns at the scene, the complaint states.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Castro said two other officers were standing in the street searching for shell casings when gunfire erupted.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Testers wore the headphones in loud environments, from bustling NYC streets to their homes with barking dogs.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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No litter box, barking, or cleanup is required (yet).Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Due to the high costs of dorms and increasing costs of campus parking passes, many UH students find off-campus housing more cost-effective.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kay Wiles, director of HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program, told IndyStar Wednesday that the goal is to give families one place to call at HealthNet to be connected with housing resources.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The coat’s water-resistant shell and down insulation help to trap warmth inside.Cai Cramer, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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To obscure the scale of their market activities, the Hunts employed a network of shell companies and anonymous accounts, both domestically and abroad.Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Officials issued an emergency decree banning all protests in the city, which will remain in effect through Thursday, boosted security at Jewish sites and prohibited the use of certain face coverings.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The botanical architecture team at Applied Imagination in Alexandria, Kentucky, created the scenes from tree bark, pine cones, seed pods and other natural materials.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Smaller companies simply don’t have the resources to offer their employees beer carts, nap pods and unlimited time off.Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Hull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hull. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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