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The removal of covering
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husking
Word definitions for husking in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the removal of covering [syn: denudation , stripping , uncovering , baring ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Husking \Husk"ing\, n. The act or process of stripping off husks, as from Indian corn. A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in husking maize; -- called also husking bee. [U.S.] ``A red ear in the husking.'' --Longfellow.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in husking maize. vb. (present participle of husk English)
Usage examples of husking.
Even her breath seemed to have gained weight, husking out of her throat with an effort.
Laughing Water Went rejoicing from the wigwam, With Nokomis, old and wrinkled, And they called the women round them, Called the young men and the maidens, To the harvest of the cornfields, To the husking of the maize-ear.
The Pembroke waddled down on to the runway, its engines making dry husking noises.
They ate the frugal lunch, husking the scorched maize with their fingers and washing it down with the strong, black, oversweetened tea.
His opposition to the practice was so well known that, at house-raisings, log-rollings, huskings, and parties, it was not expected that he would touch anything which would intoxicate.
The thumping of wooden pestles husking the evening rice stopped for a moment and Babalatchi's name rang afresh shrilly on women's lips in various keys.