Definition of husk
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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
Origin and Etymology of husk
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
husk
Definition of husk
transitive verb
: to strip the husk from
husker
nounExamples of husk in a Sentence
the tedious task of husking coconuts
1562
First Known Use of husk
1562
HUSK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of husk for English Language Learners
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: a usually thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits
husk
Definition of husk for English Language Learners
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: to remove the thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits : to remove the husk from (something)
HUSK Defined for Kids
Definition of husk for Students
husked
;husking
: to remove the outer covering from (a fruit or seed) husk corn
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