| 释义 |
husk /husk/ noun- The dry, thin covering of certain fruits and seeds
- A case, shell or covering, esp one that is worthless or coarse
- (in pl) refuse, waste
- Huskiness
- Bronchitis in cattle caused by parasitic nematodes
- A supporting frame
transitive verb To remove the husk or outer integument from ORIGIN: Perh connected with house husked adjective - Covered with a husk
- Stripped of husks
huskˈer noun - Someone who husks maize, esp at a husking-bee
- Apparatus (such as a glove) for the same purpose
huskˈily adverb huskˈiness noun huskˈing noun - The stripping of husks
- A festive gathering to assist in husking maize (also huskˈing-bee)
huskˈy adjective - Full of husks
- Of the nature of husks
- Like a husk
- Dry
- Sturdy like a corn husk
- (of a voice) dry and almost whispering, as if there were husks in the throat
- (of words) spoken in a husky voice
noun (N American)A big strong man |