hulk

• Существительное, обозначающее крупного, тяжелого или неуклюжего человека, объект или сооружение; также часто используется как имя собственное для вымышленного персонажа.

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.

   Большое, тяжелое судно

   • 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.

   Synonymsderelicthullshellwreck

2. Large, clumsy person or thingB2informal

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

   Громадина

   • 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.

   Synonymsbehemothclodcolossusgiantloutlummoxlumpmonsteroafwhopper

3. Marvel character (informal)A2informal

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

   Халк

   • 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.

• Устаревший глагол, означающий двигаться тяжело или неуклюже, или появляться в виде большой, громоздкой массы. Также используется в морском контексте для описания удаления корпуса корабля.

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.

   Двигаться грузно

   • 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.

   Synonymsclumplumberlurchplodstumptrundle

2. To loom or tower overB2informal

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

   Возвышаться

   • 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.

   Synonymsbulkdominateloomovershadowtower