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Meaning of cornhusking | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ

Definitions

The removal of the husk from corn (maize).

Equivalents

Deutsch dreschen
Suomi puiminen puinti

Examples

“He excelled at cornhuskings, where men and boys were divided into two groups, each striving to shuck the most corn.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

corni Cornia cornic acid Cornice cornice ring corniceline

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