husk

[hʌsk]

husk Definition

• 1. the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, especially rice and corn
• 2. the worthless outside part or covering of something

Using husk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "husk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He shucked the husks from the corn.

• Example

  The husk of the coconut is very hard.

• Example

  The husk of the matter is that we need more funding.

• Example

  The husk of the old building was all that remained after the fire.

husk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for husk

• shell
• pod
• covering
• case

Phrases with husk

• a mere husk of something

  something that is no longer as good or impressive as it once was

  Example

  The once-great city was now a mere husk of its former self.

• husk of a smile

  a smile that does not reach the eyes and is therefore insincere

  Example

  She gave him a husk of a smile, not really meaning it.

• husk of truth

  the basic or underlying truth of a situation, stripped of any embellishments or falsehoods

  Example

  The husk of truth was that he had been fired for stealing.

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Summary: husk in Brief

The term 'husk' [hʌsk] refers to the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, such as rice and corn, or the worthless outside part or covering of something. It can be used in phrases like 'a mere husk of something,' denoting something that is no longer as good as it once was, or 'husk of truth,' referring to the basic truth of a situation. 'Husk' is a formal term for 'outer covering' or 'shell.'