husked

verb

Definition of huskednext
past tense of husk
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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  • As the team peeled back the potential causes a pattern emerged.
    — George Pesansky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Enjoy peeled prickly pears raw as a snack.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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