husking

[ huhs-king ]

noun

1. Also called shucking. the act of removing husks, especially those of corn.
2. husking bee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of husking¹

An Americanism dating back to 1685–95; husk + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

One of those offerings: coconut husking, or removing the hard outer layer around the shell, a necessary step to get to the meat and liquid inside.

From Washington Post

Yes, there’s a staginess to it all: the quintet sitting around on the floor husking vegetables, dismantling a chicken, dining.

From New York Times

I tried husking corn and blistered my slow clumsy hands while experienced field hands sped through the work effortlessly, enjoying themselves.

From Literature

“I just feel it in my bones,” she confided, “that something wonderful is going to happen tonight at the corn husking.”

From Literature

Oh! rang out across the field, the slaves set to work husking the corn, racing with each other, to see who could husk the most in the shortest possible time.

From Literature