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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peeling
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  • Taste, Convenience, and Cost Differences Taste and ease of peeling are where the sweeter Sumo Citrus stands out.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • On Monday, the reception rotunda reopened to the public for the first time since — showing off a restoration of every inch of the space, from the gold and green marble floors long hidden by a sad green carpet to the frescoes on the dome, whose peeling paint has been patched up.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Husking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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