Semi-displacement hull

N. 1. The outer (usually fibrous) covering of a fruit or seed — also called husk or shell. 2. The attached, leafy calyx of some fruits, such as the strawberry. hull v. To ...

hull

Sports; Surfing

A bottom shape reminiscent of a boat, in which the bottom swells out to the stringer from the rails. Common in longboards designed before 1967, and in some longboards today.

hull

Agriculture; Rice science

The outermost covering of the rice grain which provides protection to the rice caryopsis composed of lemma and palea. It ranges from 17 to 24% of the rough rice content.

hull

Boat; General boating

The shell and framework of the basic flotation-oriented part of a ship.

range

Transportation; Boats &ships

Distance a boat can travel at cruising speed on a tank of fuel. Also, the distance to an object. Lastly, in intracoastal navigation, a set of two markers that, when lined up one ...

variation

Transportation; Boats &ships

Compass variable that accounts for the difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north.

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Pressed powder

A powder that is compacted into a container, and typically comes in a compact with applicator. It is used to set foundation, to even out skin tone ...