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Hulking

/ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Large and bulky, heavily built; massive..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Large and bulky, heavily built; massive.
  2. Unwieldy.
  3. present participle and gerund of hulk
  4. A kind of sloping embankment used as a coastal defence.

Example Sentences

A hulking shape burst through the doorway and hurtled down the corridor, leaving a maelstrom of air currents in his wake.
The sand-hills have permanently disappeared from many parts of the coast and have been replaced by clay embankments, timber hulkings, and, during the pre-war years, by mass-concrete stepwork.

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What does hulking mean?

Hulking means Large and bulky, heavily built; massive..

What is a synonym for hulking?

Common synonyms include large, big, hulky.

What is the opposite of hulking?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hulking in a sentence?

A hulking shape burst through the doorway and hurtled down the corridor, leaving a maelstrom of air currents in his wake.

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