as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers
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Recent Examples of husk
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 May 2025
Some meanings were reduced to the husks of meanings.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Noun
The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 May 2025
Some meanings were reduced to the husks of meanings.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Verb
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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The user also posted about a knife sheath before the sheath discussed in the case.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The sheath contained trace amounts of DNA, which was later linked to Kohberger, leading to his arrest.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The second looks to obtain cobalt-rich crusts that have accumulated over millions of years on the tops of seamounts between depths of approximately 3,000 and 8,000 feet, by peeling these crusts off from the bedrock.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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In a large bowl, add lemon juice and a couple of peeled and pitted ripe avocados, cut into ½-inch cubes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
Noun
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There were 22 shell casings from different guns found on the scene.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Although the focus was on practicality, Melissa made sure to incorporate details like trim and casings to foster a depth that was absent before.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe your own dogs will even bark at their TV counterparts or try pawing at the screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In addition to the light-changing bombs that most in the crowd waved throughout the night, the crowd also, well, barked at him often between songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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White popcorn is less robust than yellow, but white popcorn also has a more delicate flavor and fewer hulls to get stuck in your teeth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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This Jet Ski combines a 1498-cc, four-cylinder engine with a deep-V hull for rough-water handling.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for the wounds, Lansford said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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The agents would also be banned from wearing most face coverings.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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