husk

noun

\ˈhəsk

Definition of husk

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a usually dry or membranous outer covering (such as a pod or one composed of bracts) of various seeds and fruits (such as barley and corn) : hull also : one of the constituent parts

b : a carob pod

2a : an outer layer : shell

b : an emptied shell : remnant

c : a supporting framework

husk

verb

husked; husking; husks

Definition of husk (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to strip the husk from

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Examples of husk in a Sentence

Noun

a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers

Verb

the tedious task of husking coconuts

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Steamed clams wallow in an intensely corny broth made from husks, cobs, and juiced kernels. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Saba is stealthy Italian that might surprise traditionalists," 31 May 2018 Remove the husk and any silk threads still attached. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "At Bonefish Grill, summer corn calls for scallops," 13 July 2018 Even when held warm, its water slowly evaporates, drying each grain to a crunchy husk. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The magic of Liholiho Yacht Club," 22 June 2018 Corn on the cob: Soak the corn in the husks in cold water for 30 minutes. — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, "A yearning for Bootlegger Beans," 10 July 2018 For a smoky, slightly charred flavor, remove silks and husks, then brush corn with oil before grilling. Prefer a moister kernel? — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Maple-Mustard Grilled Corn with Bacon," 14 May 2011 Anti-discrimination laws will become shriveled husks. — Jeet Heer, The New Republic, "Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy gives Trump a chance to remake America.," 27 June 2018 Bake until the husks have browned, about 30-35 minutes. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "At Bonefish Grill, summer corn calls for scallops," 13 July 2018 The tamale was presented in the husk in which it was steamed, the masa inside clinging to a chili relleno — a flavorful little pepper tucked full of cream cheese. — Alex Kiesig, idahostatesman, "'I love this city': Eat your way through the Capital City Public Market," 6 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Hundreds Of Ground Cherries," 9 May 2017 Demonstrations will be given, for example, on husking a coconut and building a sailing vessel that can travel thousands of miles. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Chamorro festival coming to San Marcos," 12 Mar. 2018 Sanoussi Diakité, a Senegalese inventor, finally created a machine for husking the grain just 22 years ago. — Richard Morgan, Bloomberg.com, "This African Super Grain Could Solve Famine and Drought (Plus It’s Gluten-Free)," 28 Feb. 2018 Many of its buildings have been husked by shelling, and its streets are a tangle of rubble and mortar. — Joseph Hincks, Time, "The Leaders of the ISIS Assault on Marawi in the Philippines Have Been Killed," 15 Oct. 2017 Fresh Corn with Zucchini Confetti 3 to 4 large ears fresh corn, husked2 small (3 to 4 oz. each) zucchini 4 to 6 tbsp. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "Sunday Lunch Recipes," 4 Oct. 2007 Place 1/2 pound husked and rinsed tomatillos 2 plump unpeeled garlic cloves and 1 halved (lengthwise) jalapeno on sheet. — Gretchen Mckay, sacbee.com, "New cookbook ‘Onions Etcetera’ elevates the humble vegetable," 9 May 2017

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