nounπShareThe dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside"A coconut has a very thick husk."fruitvegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny form of useless, dried-up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something"His attorney was a dried-up husk of a man."plantagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe supporting frame of a run of millstones."The miller carefully checked the husk to ensure the millstones were properly supported and wouldn't wobble during grinding. "structuremachinepartagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove husks from."We need to husk the corn before we can cook it. "agriculturefoodplantprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn infection in cattle caused by a species of Dictyocaulus or lungworm"The farmer had to treat his cattle for husk, a lungworm infection. "diseaseanimalbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cough, clear one's throat."Before speaking, she huskily cleared her throat. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say huskily, to utter in a husky voice."He huskily apologized for being late to school. "soundlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
