I. ˈhəl noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hulu; akin to Old High German hala hull, Old English helan to conceal — more at hell
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the outer covering of a fruit or seed
b. : the persistent calyx or involucre that subtends some fruits (as a strawberry)
2.
a. : the frame or body of a ship or boat exclusive of masts, yards, sails, and rigging
b. : the main body of a usually large or heavy craft or vehicle (as an airship or tank)
3. : covering , casing
• hull-less ˈhəl-ləs adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
: to remove the hulls of : shuck
• hull·er noun