1. past tense of hulk; to appear or loom in a large, heavy, or threatening way
Usage: often used with 'up' or as an intransitive verb
2. past tense of hulk; to move heavily or clumsily
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old ship hulked in the harbor, a reminder of better days.
• A massive figure hulked in the doorway, blocking the light.
• He hulked across the room, his broad shoulders nearly touching the walls.
• The abandoned building hulked against the dark sky.
• She hulked her heavy suitcase up the stairs with difficulty.