husking

husk

H0334000 (hŭsk)n.1. The outer membranous or green envelope of some fruits or seeds, as that of a walnut or an ear of corn.2. A shell or outer covering, especially when considered worthless.3. A framework serving as a support.tr.v. husked, husk·ing, husks To remove the husk from.

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[Middle English, probably diminutive of hus, house, Middle Dutch hūskijn, little house, core of an apple; see house.]

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husk′er n.

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husking - the removal of covering baring, denudation, stripping, uncoveringremotion, removal - the act of removing; "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy"disforestation, deforestation - the removal of treescornhusking - the act of removing the husks from ears of corn