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Hull
01
guscio, involucro
the outer covering or shell of a seed or fruit
What is "hull"?
The hull of a fruit refers to the outer covering or protective layer that encases the seeds or edible portion. It is typically tough, fibrous, or leathery in texture and serves to protect the seeds from damage, moisture loss, and external threats such as pests and disease. The hull may also play a role in dispersing seeds, either by aiding in their attachment to animals or by providing a barrier that breaks open to release the seeds when the fruit ripens. In some fruits, such as strawberries and peanuts, the hull is removed before consumption, while in others, such as almonds and walnuts, it remains intact.
Example
She used a knife to scrape the hull off the coconut to reveal the white flesh inside.
He carefully removed the hull of the walnut before cracking it open.
02
scafo, hull (raramente usato
the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water
Example
The naval architect designed the hull of the warship for maximum speed and stability.
The shipyard workers painted the hull of the cargo ship before its voyage across the Atlantic.
The submarine 's hull was made of titanium alloy to withstand the pressures of deep-sea exploration.
03
calice persistente, pericarpo
persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
to hull
01
shelled, sgusciare
to remove the outer covering or husk from a seed or grain
Example
He carefully hulled the almonds to use in his homemade granola.
She asked her brother to hull the sunflower seeds for her snack.
We hired workers to hull the soybeans on the farm before packaging them for sale.
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She used a knife to scrape the hull off the coconut to reveal the white flesh inside.
He carefully removed the hull of the walnut before cracking it open.
