English Word · Intermediate
hulk
To be a hulk, that is, a large, hulking, and often imposing presence
Pronunciation: /hʌlk/
Meaning
To be a hulk, that is, a large, hulking, and often imposing presence.
Example
No further additions were made to this group, and by 1729 the Rank was extinct (the last to be struck was the Ludlow, which had been hulked in 1719).
No further additions were made to this group, and by 1729 the Rank was extinct (the last to be struck was the Ludlow, which had been hulked in 1719).
Practice tips
- Practice hulk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.