husk

\ 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 Bring your kiddos to help make corn husk dolls, join a quilting bee and help out on the farm. — Liv Martin, Twin Cities, "Halloween happenings and fall festivities — treats aplenty," 5 Oct. 2019 The method begins by removing the thick outer green husk that has a staining juice with a strong odor. — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, "Black walnut pie a harvest of unique flavors," 20 Sep. 2019 Called the Children’s Corner, the activities range from making old-fashioned paper dolls and nature prints to music shakers and corn husk dolls. — courant.com, "Quick Dip: Shake, rattle and roll around town," 24 Aug. 2019 To clean them, peel off the husks and give them a good rub under running water. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Tomatillos star in 5 dishes beyond green salsa," 7 Aug. 2019 Measuring Spoons Rimmed Baking Sheet Paper Towels Tongs Spoon Blender Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°. Start by assembling all the ingredients for the salsa: Remove husks from 12 oz. tomatillos and rinse. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Chipotle-Rubbed Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner," 26 Mar. 2018 The two women take their first sips; Esther takes care to prevent the husk from poking her in the eye. — San Francisco Chronicle, "Act I," 4 Jan. 2013 Tofurniture Ingredients: soybeans, black-walnut husks, coffee grounds, instructions. — Sam Corbin, The New Yorker, "New Plant-Based Alternatives," 14 Nov. 2019 Heiwa makes them in batik, naturally dried corn husks, leather, denim and wool and other materials at very affordable prices. — Barbara Ballinger, chicagotribune.com, "10 ways to create a guest room that your holiday visitors won’t want to leave," 8 Oct. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts. — Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, "A treasure trove of muscle cars: Iowa man sells nearly 100 vehicles after decades of collecting," 16 Sep. 2019 As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour. — Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, "Endgames in “Sea Wall/A Life” and “Coriolanus”," 12 Aug. 2019 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018 To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018

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