husked

Definition of huskednext
past tense of husk
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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peeled
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  • Add 1 pear, peeled, halved, cored, cut sides down, and cover pan.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Daniel Gafford gingerly peeled back the multiple layers of tape from his right foot and ankle that, once again, were not enough to prevent a painful and scary occurrence.
    Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Husked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husked. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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