husking

Definition of huskingnext
present participle of husk
as in peeling
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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  • The Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream includes vitamin E to prevent peeling, provitamin B to reduce brittleness, and retinol to stimulate collagen production.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The lawsuit also claims Vertix’s poor work resulted in broken sump pumps, areas of water leakage, a falling pipe, exposed metal ties, peeling paint, faulty caulking, rust, and salt water leaching from the habitat’s upper pool into the moat, among others.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Husking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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