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HULK

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A ship that has been wrecked and abandoned

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("hulk" is a kind of...):

ship (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A very large person; impressive in size or qualities

Synonyms:

giant; heavyweight; hulk; whale

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("hulk" is a kind of...):

large person (a person of greater than average size)

Derivation:

hulk (appear very large or occupy a commanding position)

hulky (of great size and bulk)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Example:

Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall

Synonyms:

hulk; loom; predominate; tower

Classified under:

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations

Hypernyms (to "hulk" is one way to...):

lift; rear; rise (rise up)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

Derivation:

hulk (a very large person; impressive in size or qualities)

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