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Meaning of hulk

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hulk

Pronunciation:/hʌlk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A non-functional but floating ship, usually stripped of rigging and equipment, and often put to other uses such as storage or accommodation.

  2. Any large ship that is difficult to maneuver.

  3. A large structure with a dominating presence.

  4. A big (and possibly clumsy) person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To reduce (a ship) to a (nonfunctional) hulk.

  2. To be a hulk, a large (hulking) and often imposing presence.

  3. To move (one's large, hulking body).