husk

• Sustantivo que designa la cubierta exterior seca o cáscara de algunas semillas, frutos o granos, como el maíz o el coco.

A noun referring to the dry outer covering or shell of certain seeds, fruits, or grains, such as corn or coconuts.

1. Outer covering of seedsB1formal

   The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, especially grains and nuts.

   Cáscara de semillas

   • The farmer removed the husk from the corn.
   • Rice is harvested with its husk still attached.
   • The husk of a coconut is very fibrous.

   Sinónimoschaffcoveringhullpodshellshuck

2. Dry or worthless outer layerB2formal

   A dry or worthless outer covering of something, often used metaphorically.

   Cáscara seca o inútil

   • He was just a husk of his former self after the illness.
   • The old building was a mere husk, empty and abandoned.
   • She felt like a husk, drained of all energy.

   Sinónimoschaffcoatingcoveringpodrindshellshuckskin

• Verbo que significa quitar la cáscara o vaina exterior seca de algo, especialmente de granos o semillas.

A verb meaning to remove the dry outer covering or shell from something, especially grain or seeds.

1. Remove outer coveringB1formal

   To remove the dry outer covering or shell from a seed, fruit, or grain.

   Desgranar o descascarar

   • She husked the corn before boiling it.
   • The farmer husked the rice grains by hand.
   • He taught his son how to husk coconuts.

   Sinónimoshullpeelpodshellshuck