Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hull-up
verb
/hʌl ʌp/
Definition
To hoist or lift up the hull of a ship or boat.
Examples
- Before the storm, we decided to hull-up the boat to prevent any damage.
- The crew worked quickly to hull-up the yacht before the weather changed.
Meaning
The term ‘hull-up’ refers to the action of raising the body or main structure of a vessel, typically in preparation for maintenance or storage.
Synonyms
- lift
- raise
- hoist
