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Hulls Meaning in English

word · lemma: hull

ˈhəɫz
HUHLZ
hˈʌlz
HULZ

释义

'Hulls' are the outer coverings or shells of seeds, fruits, or nuts. It can also mean the main body of a ship or boat, not including the sails or engine.

用法与细微差别

As a plural noun, "hulls" is used in botany (plant parts), food prep (removing hulls), and in nautical contexts (ships). Context clarifies meaning. Don't confuse with "holes" or "halls." When speaking about ships, "hull" refers only to the main body.

例句

Sunflower hulls can be used as animal feed.

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Please remove the hulls from the strawberries before serving.

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The ship’s hulls were damaged during the storm.

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I always find popcorn hulls stuck in my teeth after a movie.

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The old boats’ hulls creaked as the waves hit them.

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We tossed the peanut hulls on the ground at the baseball game.

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