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HUSKS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word husks. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word husks. (close relations)
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chaff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

• foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure

verb

• be silly or tease one another

shuck
verbv
noun

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

verb

• remove from the shell

• remove the shucks from

hull
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843)

• dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

• United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955)

• persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry

• the frame or body of ship

• a large fishing port in northeastern England

verb

• remove the hulls from

husk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

• outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

verb

• remove the husks from

peel
verbv
noun

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• British politician (1788-1850)

verb

• remove the skin from

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

• get undressed

pod
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

• a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant

• a group of aquatic mammals

• a detachable container of fuel on an airplane

verb

• take something out of its shell or pod

• produce pods, of plants

sheath
nounn
noun

• a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

• a dress suitable for formal occasions

shells
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

verb

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

shell
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

verb

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

stalk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

• a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ

• a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

• the act of following prey stealthily

• a stiff or threatening gait

verb

• walk stiffly

• follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

• go through (an area) in search of prey

straw
nounn
noun

• plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

• a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white

• a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth

adjective satellite

• of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored

verb

• cover or provide with or as if with straw

• spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

stubble
nounn
noun

• material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

• short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days

Best Hypernyms For HUSKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for husks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
case remove sheath take withdraw
Phrases (2)
plant materialplant substance

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