What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
husking
Example
I spent the afternoon husking corn for dinner. [husking: present participle]
Example
The farmer used a machine to husk the rice before packaging it. [husk: verb]
shelling
Example
I love shelling peanuts while watching TV. [shelling: present participle]
Example
The chef showed us how to shell the crab before cooking it. [shell: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shelling is more commonly used than husking in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between husking and shelling?
Both husking and shelling are informal words that are typically used in casual conversations or in the context of food preparation.
