English Explanatory Dictionary

husking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of husk
noun
  1. Removal of a husk; usually:
  2. The act or process of husking maize.
  3. A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌskɪŋ/

Word forms

husking huskings

Synonyms

shucking cornhusking cornshucking husking bee

Derived words

cornhusking
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