Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hulk
2 senses of hulk
Sense 1
giant, hulk, heavyweight, whale -- (a very large person; impressive in size or qualities)
=> large person -- (a person of greater than average size)
Sense 2
hulk -- (a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned)
=> ship -- (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb hulk
1 sense of hulk
Sense 1
loom, tower, predominate, hulk -- (appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall")
=> rise, lift, rear -- (rise up; "The building rose before them")