Husk (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the husks from; "husk corn".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Husk the corn thoroughly before boiling to remove the hard outer layer.
- To prepare the corn for grilling, you'll need to husk it first and brush it with oil.
- Farmers typically husk their corn by hand before leaving it to dry under the sun.
- Before adding popcorn kernels to the pot, be sure to husk them by air separation.
- After letting the corn dry for a few weeks, it's easy to husk it by simply pulling the dry layers off.