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
Akshay Syal, NBC news, 31 May 2025
To maximize its fresh lifespan, keep corn in its husk, and store it in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer (set to 35° to 40°F) for up to 1 week.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 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
But if that’s a struggle, over-the-counter fiber supplements that include psyllium husk, inulin and methylcellulose can help.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 31 May 2025
To maximize its fresh lifespan, keep corn in its husk, and store it in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer (set to 35° to 40°F) for up to 1 week.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 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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This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Citrus peels, coffee grounds, pine needles, and other organic matter are compostable but may cause issues when introduced in large amounts.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The sturdy metal casing and long battery life make this configuration ideal for working on the go, so have a laptop bag handy.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Police found ten bullet casings on the scene, and security video showed a white BMW SUV leaving after the shooting.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Cricket wouldn't stop barking until the owners knew where the snake was hiding, coiled up along the fence.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Trying to coax one more night, one more special moment, out of his barking calf.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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During President Joe Biden's term, the U.S. sent more than 3 million 155mm shells to Ukraine.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Then, as the couple was leaving, Rawls decided to reverse image search the shell.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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China has the world's largest navy by hull count, including numerous amphibious vessels capable of projecting air and land power from sea to shore during a potential island-landing campaign across the Taiwan Strait.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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This is the first-ever hull loss involving a Boeing 787 since its entry into service in 2011.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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During recent federal immigration operations, agents involved almost completely cover their faces with masks or other coverings to protect their identities.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Works from Litchfield County creators appear throughout Belden House, including custom wall coverings by twenty2 Wallpaper & Grasscloth,and ceramic lamps by Dumais Made.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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