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HUSK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Husk.

How to pronounce husk:

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Husk - as a noun

Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chaff16shuck14stalk9straw8stubble11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant materialplant substance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
case6sheath12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Husk - as a verb

Remove the husks from

Example: "Husk corn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shell8

Example Sentences

"He peeled off the husk from the corn cob."
"The farmer collected the husks and used them as compost."
"The dog chewed on a corn husk he found in the field."
"She removed the husk from the coconut to reveal the shell inside."
"The husk of the nut was hard and difficult to crack."
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Word Game Points

Is HUSK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, husk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUSK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HUSK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, husk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUSK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HUSK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, husk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUSK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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