单词 | hull |
释义 | hull (hŭl) n. 1. a. The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk. b. The persistent calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached. 2. a. Nautical The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure. b. The main body of various other large vehicles, such as a tank, airship, or flying boat. 3. The outer casing of a rocket, guided missile, or spaceship. tr.v. hulled, hull·ing, hulls To remove the hulls of (fruit or seeds). [Middle English hol, husk, from Old English hulu; see kel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] huller n. |
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