hull

BrE /hʌl/ AmE /hʌl/

noun en → es

1 SHIP [singular] C1

the main body of a ship, excluding the superstructure and masts

casco (del barco)

Collocations ship hull

  • The ship's hull was badly damaged in the collision.

    El casco del barco estaba severamente dañado en el choque.

2 GRAIN [singular] B2

the outer covering of a grain or seed, which is removed before eating or processing

caparazón (de un grano o semilla)

Collocations remove the hull

  • The rice needs to be washed and the hull removed before cooking.

    El arroz necesita ser lavado y desprovisto de su caparazón antes de cocinarlo.

3 VEGETABLE [singular] B2

the tough outer covering of a vegetable, such as a cucumber or pumpkin

cascara (de una verdura)

Collocations peel the hull

  • Peel off the tough outer hull of the pumpkin.

    Despelleje la dura cascara externa de la calabaza.

4 AIRSHIP [singular] C1

the rigid framework that gives an airship its shape and supports the envelope containing the gas

estructura rígida (de un globo aerostático)

Collocations airship hull

  • The airship's hull was made of lightweight aluminum.

    La estructura rígida del globo aerostático estaba hecha de aluminio ligero.

5 SPORT [singular] C1

the protective covering around a ball used in some sports, such as cricket or baseball

cubierta protectora (de una pelota)

Collocations cricket ball hull

  • The cricket ball's leather hull was worn smooth from use.

    La cubierta protectora de cuero de la pelota de críquet estaba desgastada por el uso.

6 CRAFT [singular] B2

the main body of a boat or ship, excluding the superstructure and masts

casco (de una embarcación)

Collocations boat hull

  • The boat's wooden hull was beautifully crafted.

    El casco de madera del bote estaba bellamente elaborado.

7 VEGETABLE [singular] B2

the tough outer covering of a vegetable, such as a cucumber or pumpkin

cascara (de una verdura)

Collocations peel the hull

  • Peel off the tough outer hull of the cucumber.

    Despelleje la dura cascara externa del pepino.

8 VEGETABLE [singular] B2

the tough outer covering of a vegetable, such as a cucumber or pumpkin

cascara (de una verdura)

Collocations peel the hull

  • Peel off the tough outer hull of the zucchini.

    Despelleje la dura cascara externa del calabacín.