cornhusking

corn·husk·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawrn-huhs-king]
- /ˈkɔrnˌhʌs kɪŋ/
- /ˈkɔːn.ˌhəsk.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawrn-huhs-king]
- /ˈkɔrnˌhʌs kɪŋ/

Definitions of cornhusking word

noun cornhusking the removal of the husk from corn 3
noun cornhusking the husking of corn 3
noun cornhusking a gathering of friends and neighbors for husking corn; husking bee: it is generally a festive event, followed by dancing, etc. 3
noun cornhusking the removing of the husks from corn. 1
noun cornhusking husking bee. 1
noun cornhusking The removal of husks from ears of corn. 1

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Origin of cornhusking

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; corn1 + husk + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Cornhusking

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cornhusking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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