hull

Example Sentences

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Before the current Middle East conflict, a war risk premium would typically have cost less than one percent of the vessel's so-called hull value.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

How they are laid: A diver attaches it to a ship’s hull, magnetically or with a nail gun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Photos shared by the Royal Thai Navy showed heavy black smoke billowing from the hull and superstructure of the Thai-registered Mayuree Naree, with life rafts floating in the water.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Shipyard bosses told a Holyrood committee that repair costs for the Glen Sannox could hit £3.2m after a small crack was discovered in the hull.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The turtle head-butted the hull, almost tossing the whole crew off the port side.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan