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husk vs straw

straw vs husk

husk and straw both are nouns.

husk is not an adjective while straw is an adjective.

husk and straw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
husk Yes No Yes No
straw Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, husk and straw are synonyms defined as:
  • husk and straw: material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
Other synonyms of husk include chaff, shuck, stalk, stubble.
husk (noun) straw (noun)
outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
husk (adjective) straw (adjective)
of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
husk (verb) straw (verb)
remove the husks from spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
cover or provide with or as if with straw
Difference between husk and straw

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