HULLING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word hulling. (close relations)
Definition of HULLING
Best Alternative Words for HULLING
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peeling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales | ||||||||
shelling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target | ||||||||
stripping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the removal of covering | ||||||||
decorticating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • remove the outer layer of • remove the cortex of (an organ) | ||||||||
removing | verbv | |||||||
noun • degree of figurative distance or separation verb • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract • remove from a position or an office • dispose of • cause to leave • shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes • stay away or leave • kill intentionally and with premeditation • get rid of something abstract | ||||||||
husk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds verb • remove the husks from | ||||||||
peel | verbv | |||||||
noun • the rind of a fruit or vegetable • British politician (1788-1850) verb • remove the skin from • come off in flakes or thin small pieces • get undressed | ||||||||
shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||||
shuck | verbv | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds verb • remove from the shell • remove the shucks from | ||||||||
span | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the complete duration of something • the distance or interval between two points • two items of the same kind • a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • the act of sitting or standing astride verb • to cover or extend over an area or time period | ||||||||
cordell hull | nounn | |||||||
noun • United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) | ||||||||
isaac hull | nounn | |||||||
noun • United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) | ||||||||
kingston-upon hull | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a large fishing port in northeastern England |