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
ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Western economies got flooded with bargain electronics, plastic stuff and fast fashion, while our working-class communities became hollowed-out husks of their former selves.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Coconuts do not migrate, but Arthur suggests they could be carried by swallows gripping a coconut by the husk.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Western economies got flooded with bargain electronics, plastic stuff and fast fashion, while our working-class communities became hollowed-out husks of their former selves.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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Under Mogen's body, police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath, stamped with a United States Marine Corps logo and allegedly containing Kohberger's DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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After the inning, Prior barked at Rehak from the dugout, triggering his ejection.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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While barking can increase in older canines due to cognitive or sensory changes, a sudden burst of voice after years of relative silence is unusual and may point to a new sense of comfort or energy in the dog's surroundings.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.—
Ben Coxworth
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The wing generates lift, raising the hull completely out of the water while the foils remain submerged.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 May 2025
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In its report on Chinese military power, the Pentagon noted that China, which has the largest navy in the world by hull count, has begun sending its fleet of intelligence collection ships beyond the First Island Chain outside the East and South China Seas to monitor military drills.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Consider the material Inflatable gym mats typically use durable and strong PVC as the outer covering.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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From Utility to Statement Piece No longer just practical floor coverings, today’s area rugs help define spatial flow, introduce color and texture, and even express personal style.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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