1. A ship that has been wrecked and abandoned
   "The old hulk of a fishing boat lay rusting on the beach"
    
2. A very large person; impressive in size or qualities
   "The seven-foot hulk towered over everyone in the room";
   - giant, heavyweight, whale

1. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position
   "Large shadows hulked on the canyon wall";
   - loom, tower, predominate

Derived forms: hulked, hulking, hulks

Type of: large person, lift, rear, rise, ship

Encyclopedia: Hulk