No. 3,305 in Dutch
huls
Shell, casing, or sleeve.
In a sentence
De huls van de kogel bleef op de grond liggen.
The casing of the bullet remained on the ground.
In this sentence, 'huls' refers to the physical casing or shell of a bullet, underscoring its usage as a technical or physical object.
De cactus heeft een stevige groene huls die de plant beschermt.
The cactus has a sturdy green husk that protects the plant.
Here, 'huls' is used to describe the protective outer layer or shell of a cactus, highlighting its role in nature.
De huls van de chocolade moesten we eerst verwijderen voordat we het konden eten.
We had to remove the shell of the chocolate first before we could eat it.
In this instance, 'huls' means the outer coating or layer of a food item, showing its usage in a culinary context.
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