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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Technically, this plant husk, ground into a powder, is a supplement, but it’s loaded with fiber (mainly the gel-forming, soluble variety).
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Silking is the crucial reproductive stage where hair-like strands emerge from the husk to receive pollen from the tassels, enabling kernel development.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Technically, this plant husk, ground into a powder, is a supplement, but it’s loaded with fiber (mainly the gel-forming, soluble variety).
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
For less fuss, feel free to fully husk the corn and wrap it in foil.
—Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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It was subsequently named as myelin basic protein The discovery of this protein revealed something groundbreaking––the demyelination, or breakdown, of that protective sheath is behind multiple sclerosis.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures outside the capsule built up to some 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit as a sheath of plasma enveloped the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, and its four long-distance travelers, temporarily blocking radio signals the Moon ship and Mission Control in Houston.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers found 15 spent shell casings in the area.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said a loaded 9 mm pistol and five shell casings were on the ground near the body of a victim in a residential area.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the same neighbor’s dog barks at all hours, day and night, and a large shoe rack sits outside her door — an eyesore and a fire code violation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pilots were apparently meowing and barking at each other over the radio at one of the busiest airports in the country — and air traffic control was not amused.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to pick through it with your fingers for any pieces of shell that got left behind.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Solar panels will be integrated into the deck and hull sides, allowing the yacht to generate energy from the sun.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tasks like painting the deck and painting the bottom of the hull are part of routine maintenance.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rule targets mixed-status households, in which some members are citizens and some are not, and prevents the entire household from receiving housing.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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On and on the TaxWatch report goes, listing higher and higher costs of housing, groceries, rent, utilities and child care.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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