husk 1 of 2

husk

2 of 2

verb

as in to peel
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of husk
Noun
Drug addiction and domestic abuse had warped her, like wood left out in a lifetime of rain, into a speechless husk. Joseph Earl Thomas, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 Earlier in the week, another crew extracted a lithium-ion battery from the husk of a Tesla sedan next door. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 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, 31 July 2018 See All Example Sentences for husk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
  • The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Recent federal proposals aim to peel back the curtain, mandating clearer disclosure of fees, rebates and spread pricing.
    Yasser Almuaala, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Carefully peel the round from the tortilla press, place on the comal and cook on one side for 1 minute.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Officers reported recovering 36 shell casings from the backyard.
    Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Investigators found several bullet casings from both .40 caliber and 9mm handguns in the field, according to their report.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.
    Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Kaitlyn Bristowe thinks her ex is barking up the wrong tree.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Ghost then installs a backdoor, by way of web shells and tools such as Cobalt Strike to maintain stealthy access.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The liquid in the shells will expand while freezing, causing the shells to crack.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But when a hydroplane gets moving, the hull's design is what provides lift.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Two sides of the hull even fold down to create bar seating hovering just above the waterline.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Dermatologists urge everyone, but especially those who are extra-sensitive to the sun, to regularly apply sunscreen and wear other skin coverings when out in the sun.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving costs the state nearly $32 billion a year covering expenses for emergency services, law enforcement, medical care, and legal proceedings.
    Cottie Petrie Norris, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on husk

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!