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
Matt Fuchs, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.
—Grant Klarich Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
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
Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.
—Grant Klarich Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 10 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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This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators recovered approximately seven shell casings at the scene.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Officers from the Hartford Police Department responded to the scene and found several cartridge casings on Jefferson Street where the stabbing and shooting occurred, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Counting every hour, every day until— Somewhere beyond the bar, a dog barked.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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At a minimum, my house would be filled with barking, and at a maximum, another dog could be stressed or even possibly hurt.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Personality under the shell Tortoises can charm with their unique personalities, explained Jim Stout, executive director and CEO of the Tortoise Conservancy Inc, which is based near Orlando, Florida.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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But car-crash girls are, in fact, fierce in their attachments, devoted to the few people who can penetrate their hard shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Royal Romance, also featuring a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, can hold up to 14 passengers across seven staterooms and space for 21 crew.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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From there, a renovation inspired by hulls, portholes, and other nifty ship mechanics unfolded, full speed ahead.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group then alerted Hermanos de la Calle to help with housing.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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One obvious example is the use of modular, prefabricated components to quickly and relatively cheaply build housing.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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