as in sheath
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 husk
Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Biodegradable litter is made from natural materials like wheat, corn husks, and paper.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018
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Noun
Those darker strains still have those husks and require a longer cook time and more water as a result—typically between two and two and a fourth cup water per one cup of rice, says Harbstreet.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Biodegradable litter is made from natural materials like wheat, corn husks, and paper.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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That's because high humidity levels can cause a lot of moisture to become trapped in these materials which leads to wood bucking or paint peeling overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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During their investigation, police found six 10mm shell casings at the scene.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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While the casing is mostly reinforced plastic, the screen surround is titanium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This request may be barking at the moon, but DeSantis should veto SB 268, a huge, unjustified public records exemption that would allow most public officials to keep secret their home addresses and personal telephone numbers.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The dog barked again, and soon Sabine had shaken me off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Noun
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, like other turtles treated and re-released by the LMC, will be tracked via satellite attached to her shell to chart her movements and monitor her re-acclimation to living in the wild.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said experts will closely examine the ship's hull before beginning the next phase of restoration, which will take place at a dry dock at the neighboring port of Rajin and is expected to last seven to 10 days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Analysts thought the stresses placed on the hull and keel during such an accident could have potentially led to its scrapping.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Prevent interior light from escaping by closing window coverings, using window film and moving light fixtures away from the windows.—
Lexie Beach,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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