Definitions
n. The main outer body of a ship or boat.
船体
n. The outer covering of a seed or fruit.
谷壳；果实外壳
v. To remove the outer covering or leafy top of food.
去壳；去果蒂
Example
We painted the boat's hull blue before launching it.
我们把船体漆成蓝色，然后才将船下水。
Improved hull designs can reduce fuel consumption by allowing ships to move through water with less resistance.
改进船体设计可以减小船舶在水中航行的阻力，从而降低燃料消耗。
Collocations
- a ship's hull
- a steel hull
- rice hulls
- hull strawberries
Usage tip
船体是hull；整艘船用ship或boat。
FAQ
- What does hull mean?
- The main outer body of a ship or boat. The outer covering of a seed or fruit. To remove the outer covering or leafy top of food.
- How is hull pronounced?
- UK /hʌl/, US /hʌl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
