husking

Definition of huskingnext
present participle of husk
as in peeling
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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peeling
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  • No peeling or mashing required with these frozen mashed potatoes.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Husking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husking. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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