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husking

verb

Definition of husking

present participle of husk

as in peeling

to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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Lowden details peeling back the layers of River and why the character ends up in a much more hopeful place as the show heads into its sixth season.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
But the $16 million project faced immediate problems, including peeling blue sealant and a fierce return of green algae.

— Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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