Synonyms of husks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheaths
• casings
• coverings
• hulls
• shells
• pods
• housings
• cocoons
• cases
• capsules
• jackets
• covers
• shields
• cartridges
• wrappers
• coatings
• armors
• encasements
• crusts
• plates
• packages
• barks
• skins
• houses
• cassettes
• platings
• carapaces
• envelopes
• mails
• hides
• facings
• cuticles
• backings
• panoplies
• covertures

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peels
• barks
• shells
• hulls
• skins
• shucks
• scales
• strips
• flays
• exposes
• bares
• denudes
• pares

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of husks

Noun

The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Update your entrance with this durable mat made from the fibers of coconut husks. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

And the mess wasn’t just localized to the trash can—there were husks everywhere, like rose petals tossed by a rambunctious 4-year-old flower girl thrilled to be at her first wedding. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

The turf that Moeller witnessed being torn up and hauled away was installed prior to the 2024 season and had a backfill of coconut husks and cork. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The chanters scatter and daringly kick and play with the flaming husks while the audience (including me) tries not to panic. — Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026