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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Some bird lovers have even successfully used coconut husks as biodegradable feeders.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 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
The distillery is focused on utilizing sustainable practices, so the team decided to use waste products left over from coffee production to make the liqueur—specifically, coffee blossom and cascara, the husks of coffee cherries.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Some bird lovers have even successfully used coconut husks as biodegradable feeders.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 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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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly identified Armstrong, then 35, as a suspect after surveillance footage showed her vehicle near the scene shortly before the shooting and forensic evidence tied a gun registered to her to shell casings at the scene.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And perhaps some—Ho Jin just barks at him to take it all and grumbles that Ji Seon is a bad influence.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said the dogs were barking at the fence before they were sprayed.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her image as an onstage bad girl was weaponized against her, with fans threatening her life at concerts, leaving at one point shotgun shells on the stage during Hole performances, referring to the manner of Cobain’s death.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Raw shell eggs were improperly stored above the vegetables.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 1922 Lancia Lambda, for example, pioneered a unitary monocoque body inspired by a ocean-going ship’s hull.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Delays in environmental review have a direct impact on the delivery of housing.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Arreguín on Sunday takes over the role which can have a major influence in deciding the fate of what homelessness and housing bills make it through the Legislature and what those proposals say.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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