Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hulk

noun
/hʌlk/
Definition
A hulk is a large and heavy object or structure, often referring to a ship or a cumbersome person.
Examples
  • Despite its age, the hulk of the old ship still loomed over the harbor.
  • He walked into the room, a hulk of a man, commanding everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The term hulk generally indicates something or someone that is massive, unwieldy, or has a massive presence.
Synonyms
  • behemoth
  • giant
  • mass
  • colossus