hullHULL, n. 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. HULL, v.i. To float or drive on the water without sails. |