husks 1 of 2

noun

plural of husk
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers

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husks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of husk
as in peels
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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Recent Examples of husks
Noun
Shafts of sunlight mingle with the earthy scent of winter wheat, barley, and sunflower husks – the latest harvest, gathered by an aging but agile crew in Odesa. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 Foliage rustles in the autumn wind here, and where there aren’t corn husks swaying, there are flat, lonely expanses of dirt where crops have been harvested. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 That's because astronomers have discovered two husks of two zombie planets shuffling through the gory remains of what was once their planetary neighbors around a long-deceased star, or white dwarf. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 According to weather lore, unusually thick onion skins or heavy corn husks can signal a rough winter ahead. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026 Chefs incorporate local cedar and sustainable resources like coconut husks to create coal. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In late summer, when almond husks split open, workers at Creekside Farming in Madera gear up machinery to shake the trees. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 For corn grilled in the husk, look for husks that are lightly charred in spots. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 Psyllium Fiber Psyllium is a soluble fiber made from the husks of Plantago ovata seeds. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
  1. sheaths
  2. peels
  3. casings
  4. barks
  5. coverings
  6. hulls
  7. shells
  8. pods
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Verb
  • War brings us inside the lawyers boardrooms and peels back the pages of prenups of the rich and famous.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The crust of the tangible world peels away, and hidden spiritual and moral realities become prominent and unmistakable.
    — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of peels
Noun
  • All twelve leg actuators and its battery are protected by flameproof casings.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • They were seen collecting shell casings and placing them inside evidence bags.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of casings
Verb
  • Others work automatically whenever the canine barks too loudly or too much.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • New people can still require an adjustment period for Lainey, who initially barks when meeting someone unfamiliar.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of barks
Noun
  • City outreach staff are encouraged to wear protective gear such as face masks and disposable shoe coverings when at Randolph due to the soil conditions, Wagenius said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • When the hulls are removed, they’re called hemp hearts, which can be added to anything from salads to oatmeal.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Penned in partnership with Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, the 87 shares the same design DNA as previous models, combining aluminum hulls with a composite deck and superstructure.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hulls
Noun
  • Non-metallic shells insulate metallic components, conductive feet provide grounding, and automatic cutoffs monitor temperature.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Bernal believed that our bodies, those paltry shells, were not long for this world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • Others will allow owners to use third-party coffee pods that are physically compatible.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The growth in pricey equipment and plastic-free pods fits a broader pattern of consumers trading up on home coffee equipment since the pandemic, said Peter Giuliano, senior adviser for research at Specialty Coffee Association.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pods

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