cornhusk (B1)
noun
Definition
Cornhusk means the husk of an ear of corn (maize).
Examples
The article uses cornhusk to mean the husk of an ear of corn (maize).
The teacher asked students to find cornhusk in the reading.
Check the words around cornhusk to choose the right meaning.
How to Use cornhusk
- a/the cornhusk (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a cornhusk."
- cornhusk in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked cornhusk in context before translating it."
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