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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Corn Simple Syrup This compound simple syrup starts with boiling whole in-husk ears.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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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Flavors of peach, citrus blossom, and guava are wrapped in a sheath of brilliant acidity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of flipping the bonus tools out of the knife handle, tying them on an accompanying lanyard, or integrating them into the sheath, KEA designs a hexagonal wheel multitool out of the lanyard attachment point at the base of the handle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authorities have said the two groups fired shots at each other outside on the school campus, and police later found 54 shell casings at the scene.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Incidentally, the berries — technically seeds with a casing — do contain toxins and should be handled only with gloves.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dachshund ended up hilariously opting to balance both eating and barking in a somewhat even rhythm.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Check back next week when The Puppy Problem Solver series tackles excessive barking in dogs.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many fall days in Paris, as the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor while strolling around town.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The water-resistant polycarbonate shell and soft, anti-microbial lining are surprisingly luxe for the low price tag.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Engineers placed the platform’s cylindrical hull in phase one into the Atlantic.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Naval architects Simonis Voogd Design refined the existing hull design to reduce pitching motion, improve seakeeping, and optimize turning ability.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For extra warmth, consider placing some loose, dry straw either inside or outside the cover after installation, and remove frost coverings and straw in the morning so your tomatoes still get light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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San Jose last month also instituted a policy that requires federal agents to remove face coverings while conducting immigration enforcement operations within the city.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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