as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers
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Recent Examples of husk
Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Silking is the crucial reproductive stage where hair-like strands emerge from the husk to receive pollen from the tassels, enabling kernel development.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
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Noun
These are Chinese, of course, and are made by coating duck eggs in a paste of salt, wood ash, lime, and black tea and burying them among rice husks in huge ceramic jars for 100 days.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Silking is the crucial reproductive stage where hair-like strands emerge from the husk to receive pollen from the tassels, enabling kernel development.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
For less fuss, feel free to fully husk the corn and wrap it in foil.
—Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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His conclusion created a possible opening for Kohberger’s defense to prevent the sheath — and the DNA found on it — from being introduced at trial, Turvey said.—
Kevin Fixler
April 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said shell casings from the gun matched those that were recovered at the hospital.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Later, however, an indictment alleged that shell casings found at that scene matched the 9mm gun in his possession when he was arrested.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the ungodly stuff leading to success, to setting a postseason record for appearances, to barking like a dog to fire up teammates, Varland is settling in.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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They were alerted when one of the two suspects allegedly tried to open the back door of the home but ran from the area after one of the homeowner's dogs started barking inside.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Dodgers’ social media team nudged Smith out of that public shell a bit this spring, in a spot promoting his bobblehead night, in which Smith nailed a deadpan delivery and a range of facial gestures.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Alone without any adults, the boys attempt to organize themselves to get food, water, shelter and fun, electing a chief, Ralph (Winston Sawyers in the new series), and holding meetings where only the boy holding a large conch shell is allowed to talk.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bellini says the hull is optimized for stability at high speeds, with power coming from a pair of either diesel or gas Volvo Pentas rated at 350 and 300 hp, respectively.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The troops climbed a rope ladder to a door in the hull and jumped through, brandishing rifles.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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