Noun
a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers Verb
the tedious task of husking coconuts
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Noun
This type of soluble fiber comes from the husks (seed coat) of some flowering plants.—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024 Psyllium husk, as a supplement, may be particularly helpful with blood sugar management.—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Verb
Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed
2 tsp.—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023 The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, for example, lets guests husk coconuts, take ukulele and hula lessons, and rent GoPro cameras as part of its $50 daily resort fee.—Catherine Garcia, The Week, 8 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for husk
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