husk

noun
UK: /hʌsk/
US: /hʌsk/

  1. The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.

    1. The corn's husk was removed before cooking it for dinner.
    2. After threshing, the grain still had pieces of husk clinging to its surface.

  2. Something worthless; an empty shell.

    1. The old building was just a husk after the fire destroyed it.
    2. He was a mere husk of his former self after the long illness took its toll.

Synonyms

shell covering hull pod
husk verb

  1. To remove the outer covering from a fruit or seed.

    1. We need to husk the corn before we boil it.
    2. Farmers husk the rice to get it ready for the market.
husk transitive-verb

  1. To remove the husk or outer covering from something.

    1. I must husk the dry corn.
    2. We need to husk the wheat before grinding it into flour for baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "husk" in English means: The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds., Something worthless; an empty shell..

The phonetic transcription of "husk" is /hʌsk/ in British English and /hʌsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "husk": shell, covering, hull, pod.

Example usage of "husk": "The corn's husk was removed before cooking it for dinner.". More examples on the page.