Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hulk

noun
hʌlk
Definition
A large, heavy, clumsy object or person.
Examples
  • The old ship lay abandoned, a rusting hulk on the shore.
  • He was a hulk of a man, towering over everyone at the party.
  • The hulk of the building stood out against the skyline, empty and derelict.
Meaning
The term ‘hulk’ can refer to anything that is bulky or massive in appearance.
Synonyms
  • behemoth
  • giant
  • mass
  • colossus