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husky

noun (a husky, huskies); adjective (husky, huskier, huskiest)

«husky» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. noun: A husky is a strong dog with thick fur, used in cold northern lands to pull sleds. tree →
  2. adjective: A husky voice is low and rough, as if the person has a sore throat. tree →
  3. adjective (US, informal): Husky means big and strong; for children's clothes it means a larger size. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and stories about the Arctic: husky teams pull sledges across snow. In everyday life: a husky voice after a cold. Phrases: husky dog, sled dog, husky voice.

Examples

  • The huskies pulled the sled across the ice. tree →
  • Our neighbour's husky has blue eyes. tree →
  • After shouting at the match, his voice was husky. tree →
  • She spoke in a soft, husky voice. tree →
  • Huskies love cold weather. tree →
  • A team of 8 huskies can pull a heavy sled. tree →

Note

Plural: huskies. In maths problems: dogs in teams, total legs (each husky has 4), or distance per day. Do not confuse with "husk" (the dry outer cover of corn or seeds).

On Mova

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