husking

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhʌskɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -ʌskɪŋ

Verb

husking

  1. present participle and gerund of husk

Noun

husking (plural huskings)

  1. Removal of a husk; usually:
    Synonym: shucking
    Hyponyms: cornhusking, cornshucking
    1. The act or process of husking maize.
      Synonyms: cornhusking, cornshucking
    2. A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work.
      Synonyms: husking bee, cornhusking, cornshucking

Derived terms

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