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Hull

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Hull

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n
a large fishing port in northeastern England
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n
United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)
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n
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)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Hull
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n a large fishing port in northeastern England

Synonyms:
Kingston-upon Hull
Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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n United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)

Synonyms:
Cordell Hull
Example of:
diplomat, diplomatist
an official engaged in international negotiations
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n 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)

Synonyms:
Isaac Hull
Example of:
naval officer
an officer in the navy
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