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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  • Piled on or artfully peeled away.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The green cornice crowning the roofline had begun to fade, while layers of black paint and tattered posters peeled from the building’s exterior.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Husked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husked. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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