hull

Noun
  1. Dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut (synset 113160695)
    is a type of: husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
    subtypes: shell - the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
  2. Persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry (synset 111712459)
    is a type of: calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
  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) (synset 111085713)
    is an instance of: naval officer - an officer in the navy
    same as: isaac hull
  4. United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) (synset 111085557)
    is an instance of: diplomat, diplomatist - an official engaged in international negotiations
    same as: cordell hull
  5. A large fishing port in northeastern England (synset 108897435)
    is an instance of:
    • city, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    • port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    has: humber bridge - a suspension bridge at Hull, England; 4,626 feet long
    is a part of: england - a division of the United Kingdom
    same as: kingston-upon hull
  6. The frame or body of ship (synset 103553806)
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    has:
    • keel - one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability
    • keelson - a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it
    • rib - support resembling the rib of an animal
    • rider plate - a horizontal beam (or plate) connected to the top of a ship's vertical keel or to the keelson
    is a part of: vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation
Verb
  1. Remove the hulls from (synset 200180221)
    "hull the berries"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

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