hull

C2
Pronunciation
/hʌl/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The outer covering of a fruit or seed.

2 Definition

Any covering.

3 Definition

The body or frame of a vessel, such as a ship or plane.

4 Definition

(of a set A) The smallest set that possesses a particular property (such as convexity) and contains every point of A; slightly more formally, the intersection of all sets which possess the specified property and of which A is a subset.

Example Sentences
  • The orthogonal convex hull of an orthogonal polygon is the smallest orthogonally convex polygon that encloses the original polygon.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed.

Example Sentences
  • She sat on the back porch hulling peanuts.
2 Definition

To drift; to be carried by the impetus of wind or water on the ship's hull alone, with sails furled.

3 Definition

To hit (a ship) in the hull with cannon fire etc.