husk

Everyday

1. A husk is the dry outer covering of some seeds or fruits, like corn, coconuts or rice. tree →
2. A husk is the dry, empty shell of something when the inside has gone. tree →
3. To husk means to remove the husk. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on seeds and plants; in cooking, husking corn; in the Bible, the prodigal son wanted to eat the pigs' husks; in stories, «a husk of his former self» means weak and empty; adjective «husky» can mean a rough, deep voice.

Examples

• We pulled the husks off the corn cobs. tree →
• The coconut husk is hairy and tough. tree →
• In the Bible story, the lost son was so hungry he wished he could eat the pigs' husks. tree →
• After the illness he was a husk of his old self. tree →
• Rice husks are removed at the mill. tree →
• The moment he got into his own house he took a great handful of rice, and began to shell off the husks, with the help of his wife. tree →

Note

Countable. Past: husked. «Husky» can mean a sled dog, a hoarse voice, or full of husks — different senses.