HULL, n. 1. The outer covering of any thing, particularly of a nut or of grain. Johnson says, the hull of a nut covers the shell.2. The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of her masts, yards and rigging.To lie a hull, in seamen's language, is to lie as a ship without any sail upon her, and her helm lashed a-lee. To strike a hull, in a storm, is to take in the sails, and lash the helm on the lee-side of a ship. HULL, v.t. To strip off or separate the hull or hulls; as, to hull grain. 1. To pierce the hull of a ship with a cannon-ball.HULL, v.i. To float or drive on the water without sails. |
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