hulk

• Substantiv für einen großen, schweren oder ungeschickten Menschen, Gegenstand oder Bauwerk; wird auch als Eigenname für eine fiktive Figur verwendet.

A noun referring to a large, heavy, or clumsy person, object, or structure; also commonly used as a proper noun for a fictional character.

1. Large, heavy shipB2formal

   A large, heavy, and often old or abandoned ship.

   Großes, schweres Schiff

   • The old hulk was rusting in the harbor.
   • They used the hulk as a storage vessel.
   • A massive hulk blocked the entrance to the canal.

   Synonymederelicthullshellwreck

2. Large, clumsy person or thingB2informal

   A person or thing that is large, heavy, and often clumsy or intimidating.

   Großer, ungeschickter Mensch oder Gegenstand

   • He was a hulk of a man, towering over everyone.
   • The abandoned factory was a hulk of concrete and steel.
   • She felt like a hulk next to her petite friend.

   Synonymebehemothclodcolossusgiantloutlummoxlumpmonsteroafwhopper

3. Marvel character (informal)A2informal

   Referring to the Marvel superhero known for his immense size and strength when angry.

   Hulk

   • The Hulk is one of the most popular Avengers.
   • He turned green and became the Hulk when he got angry.
   • My son loves to dress up as the Hulk for Halloween.

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, sich schwerfällig oder unbeholfen zu bewegen oder als große, massige Gestalt zu erscheinen. Wird auch im maritimen Kontext verwendet, um das Entfernen des Rumpfes eines Schiffes zu beschreiben.

An obsolete verb meaning to move heavily or clumsily, or to appear as a large, bulky mass. Also used in nautical contexts to describe removing the body of a ship.

1. To move in a heavy, clumsy wayB2informal

   To move or appear in a large, heavy, and often threatening manner.

   Schwerfällig bewegen

   • The giant hulked through the narrow doorway.
   • He hulked his way across the room, bumping into furniture.
   • The truck hulked down the street, blocking traffic.

   Synonymeclumplumberlurchplodstumptrundle

2. To loom or tower overB2informal

   To appear large and imposing, often in a way that is intimidating.

   Aufragen

   • The old factory hulked over the small town.
   • He hulked above the other players on the basketball court.
   • The mountain hulked in the distance, casting a long shadow.

   Synonymebulkdominateloomovershadowtower