1. the dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or grain
2. the worthless outer layer of something
Usage: figurative

1. to remove the husk from something

Examples

• The corn husk was tough and fibrous.
• She peeled away the papery husk from the garlic clove.
• The coconut husk can be used to make rope.
• Only a husk of his former self remained after the illness.
• They spent the afternoon husking corn for dinner.
• The workers husked hundreds of coconuts each day.
• Remove the husk before cooking the rice.