Hulk

/hʌlk/

noun

  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.

verb

  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).

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