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husk

noun \ ˈhəsk \

|Updated on: 31 Jul 2018

Examples: husk in a Sentence

Definition of husk

1 a : 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

2 a : an outer layer : shell

b : an emptied shell : remnant

c : a supporting framework

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Examples of husk in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of husk from the Web

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
Removing the husk lessens the cooking time, but some think that drys it out.

— timothy dahl, Popular Mechanics, "The Beginner's Guide to Grilling Any Type of Food," 12 June 2018
If their paws were wrapped in corn husks, were the wraps really like spring rolls, or more like tamales?

— emily atkin, New Republic, "Scientists Saved a Bear With Fish Skin—And Stumbled on a Game-Changing Idea," 30 Jan. 2018
And for those with extra-gnarly calluses, this Tweezerman rasp that writer Kase Wickman uses to shave off the thick husks of skin around the balls of her feet is also on sale.

— the editors, The Strategist, "There Are a Bunch of Tweezerman Products on Sale at Ulta Right Now," 26 June 2018
Remove the husks and rinse the fruits before preparing.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Hundreds Of Ground Cherries," 9 May 2017
Chemicals are replaced by a mix of rice husks, peanut shells, and compost made by the women.

— hannifah sawadogo, The Christian Science Monitor, "In rural West Africa, gardening offers women a way out of poverty," 14 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of husk

Middle English

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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husk Synonyms

Synonyms

armor, capsule, case, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, jacket, pod, sheath, shell;

Related Words

cartridge, cassette (also casette);

carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield;

cuticle, hide, skin;

envelope, package, wrapper;

backing, coating, coverture, facing;

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husk

verb

Definition of husk

husked; husking; husks

transitive verb

: to strip the husk from

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husker

noun

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Examples of husk in a Sentence

the tedious task of husking coconuts

Recent Examples of husk from the Web

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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First Known Use of husk

1562

in the meaning defined above

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husk Synonyms

Synonyms

bark, flay, hull, peel, shell, shuck, skin;

Related Words

bare, denude, expose, scale, strip;

HUSK Defined for English Language Learners

husk

noun

Definition of husk for English Language Learners

: a usually thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits

husk

verb

Definition of husk for English Language Learners

: to remove the thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits : to remove the husk from (something)

HUSK Defined for Kids

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husk

noun \ ˈhəsk \

Definition of husk for Students

: the outer covering of a fruit or seed

2

husk

verb

Definition of husk for Students

husked; husking

: to remove the outer covering from (a fruit or seed)

husk corn

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husker

noun

Medical Dictionary

husk

noun \ ˈhəsk \

medical Definition of husk

: hoose

an outbreak of husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheep
—Veterinary Bulletin

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