husking

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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  • This is because wood absorbs a lot of moisture, which leads to peeling and rot.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Husking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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