hulled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /hʌld/
KK: /hʌld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has had its outer covering or shell removed, especially in relation to seeds or grains.
Example
The hulled barley is ready to be cooked and served in the salad.
Conversation
Have you ever tried the hulled oats for breakfast?
No, I haven't! Are they different from regular oats?
Yeah, they're supposed to be healthier and easier to digest since they're hulled.
That sounds great! I'll have to give them a try soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shelled
peeled
cased
Antonyms
husked
unhusked
raw
verb
Definition
To remove the outer covering or shell from something, especially seeds or fruits.
Example
They hulled the strawberries before making the jam.
Tense Forms
Past: hulled
Past Participle: hulled
Conversation
Did you see how they hulled those strawberries for the dessert?
Yeah, it looked so fresh and delicious!
I think hulling makes them taste even better.
Root Explanation
Hulled → The word 'hulled' comes from the Old English 'hyll', meaning to remove the outer covering or shell of something. It refers specifically to the process of removing the hull from grains or seeds.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing the outer covering' — that's what hulled means, as it describes the action of taking off the shell.
Visually Confused Words
unhulled
hurled
hued