hull down
Britishadjective
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(of a ship) having its hull concealed by the horizon
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(of a tank) having only its turret visible
Example Sentences
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He brought the hull down to be completed by shipbuilders in Portugal, where he was anchored in April 1974 when the Carnation Revolution overthrew the Estado Novo authoritarian regime.
From Los Angeles Times
A win would secure Newcastle’s topflight status and send Hull down in the League Championship.
From Washington Times
Newcastle has beaten West Ham 2-0 and will stay in the Premier League, sending Hull down to the League Championship next season.
From Washington Times
Jonas Gutierrez made it 2-0 in a game that Newcastle knew it had to win to ensure its survival and send Hull down.
From Washington Times
They hauled the black hull down to ride the sea, rigging a mast and spar in the black ship, with oars at trail from corded rawhide, all seamanly; then tried the white sail, hoisting, and moored her off the beach.
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