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

On a typical day, there are a dozen activities, including standards such as horseback riding and outdoor yoga with a view of palm trees, and more offbeat choices including Hawaiian spear throwing, coconut husking and ulu maika, an ancient Hawaiian sport akin to bowling.

From Washington Post

As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.

From The New Yorker

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

From Literature