husks (Meaning)
husks
an emptied shell, a carob pod, an outer layer, to strip the husk from, a usually thin dry outer covering of various seeds or fruits (as barley and corn), one of the constituent parts, a usually dry or membranous outer covering (such as a pod or one composed of bracts) of various seeds and fruits (such as barley and corn), hoose, a supporting framework
Synonyms & Antonyms of husks
husks Sentence Examples
- The corn husks were tough and dry, but the kernels inside were plump and juicy.
- After shelling the beans, I discarded the empty husks.
- The husks of the peanut shells lay scattered on the ground.
- The coconut husk provided shelter for the crab hiding within.
- The husks of the banana plant were used to make rope and baskets.
- The wind rustled through the dried husks of the old oak leaves.
- The scarecrow's clothes were made from torn and tattered husks.
- The husk of the pearl was iridescent and beautiful, protecting its precious gem within.
- The husk of the onion clung tightly to its layers, keeping it fresh and pungent.
- The husks of the sunflower seeds were discarded after the kernels were extracted.
FAQs About the word husks
an emptied shell, a carob pod, an outer layer, to strip the husk from, a usually thin dry outer covering of various seeds or fruits (as barley and corn), one of
pods, casings,sheaths, shells, hulls, coverings, coatings, cases, wrappers,housings
No antonyms found.
The corn husks were tough and dry, but the kernels inside were plump and juicy.
After shelling the beans, I discarded the empty husks.
The husks of the peanut shells lay scattered on the ground.
The coconut husk provided shelter for the crab hiding within.
