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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Recent Examples of husks
Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The plant produces delicious hazelnuts encased in leafy husks, with male catkins that appear in late winter and early spring.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The distillery is focused on utilizing sustainable practices, so the team decided to use waste products left over from coffee production to make the liqueur—specifically, coffee blossom and cascara, the husks of coffee cherries.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Some bird lovers have even successfully used coconut husks as biodegradable feeders.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Unlike chubby tamales wrapped in corn husks, the Oaxacan version is flatter, with a more balanced mix of masa and filling, and steamed in a banana leaf that imparts a grassy aroma.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Fast enough to reach places far beyond the tourist grid, but slow enough to notice the smell of coconut husks drying in the sun or stop for tea in a kind stranger’s backyard.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2025
The green husks contain a natural dye that will stain skin, clothes and concrete.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The steely husks stood sentinel over unfathomable loss for weeks or months until they were towed away and sold as scrap.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The plant produces delicious hazelnuts encased in leafy husks, with male catkins that appear in late winter and early spring.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The distillery is focused on utilizing sustainable practices, so the team decided to use waste products left over from coffee production to make the liqueur—specifically, coffee blossom and cascara, the husks of coffee cherries.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Some bird lovers have even successfully used coconut husks as biodegradable feeders.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Unlike chubby tamales wrapped in corn husks, the Oaxacan version is flatter, with a more balanced mix of masa and filling, and steamed in a banana leaf that imparts a grassy aroma.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Fast enough to reach places far beyond the tourist grid, but slow enough to notice the smell of coconut husks drying in the sun or stop for tea in a kind stranger’s backyard.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2025
The green husks contain a natural dye that will stain skin, clothes and concrete.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.—
Sofía Tafich,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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Ritchie says the killer, who didn’t steal money or any garage sale items, chose a revolver so no casings would be left behind.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fifteen ejected cartridge casings were left in the street when, prosecutors argue, Bell-Johnson stopped his fusillade.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And perhaps some—Ho Jin just barks at him to take it all and grumbles that Ji Seon is a bad influence.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ackie mostly barks orders at her minions to go get him, while Nighy in his home plays the bad guy demanding blood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Engineers might be closing in on the dream of ships that stay afloat even as water pours into their hulls.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The third and final is chitosan, which is created from the shells of crustaceans and insects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Six eggs with broken shells got hit with Stop Sales.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Never store food or edible items with cleaning supplies, including pet food or pods.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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At long last, the Ghoul, formerly known as film star Cooper Howard, discovers the location of the cryostasis pods holding his wife Barb (Frances Turner) and daughter Janey (Teagan Meredith).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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