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

• cornhusking