husking
Wordthe act of removing husks from corn or grain
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the act of removing husks from corn or grain
a puzzle in which letters or numbers stand for other letters
to think that someone or something is worth less than they really are
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
relating to the outer layer of the skin
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
some freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments
the bending of light or another wave as it passes from one medium to another
a deep cut or tear in the skin
the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords
to change up and down irregularly
a strange or complicated machine or device
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye
a sweet made with licorice root flavor
the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes
able to feel and understand things
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a medieval practice that tried to turn ordinary metals into gold and find a cure for all illness
to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects
the dry outer covering of a seed or grain
to make someone feel extreme fear
the act of turning something the opposite way, or the state of being turned that way
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
an informal word for a man
a bright pinkish-purple color
to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing
a person who attacks someone physically
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a factory where logs are cut into boards and other wood products
food for farm animals
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
to give someone a different job, role, or place to work
to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons
to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed
a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
a man or boy
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
moving or walking with quick, light steps
smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
to make it possible for something to happen
the outer layer of the brain
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to criticize something very strongly
the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking
a radio band used for broadcasting over long distances
a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring
the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture
something that makes a process or change happen faster
the act of fastening something with a screw
used to say that you agree with what someone has just said
to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way
a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing
used to strongly agree with someone
nervous and unable to relax
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
a group of wild boars
the process of trying to understand or solve something
officially linked with another town, city, or organization
the act of putting things into bags or packages
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
to make a serious mistake or do something badly
not afraid; brave and willing to take risks
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
used to show approval or encouragement
a person who seems to have two very different sides to their character or behavior
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science
the colored part of the eye around the pupil
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
as; in the same way that
very strong and violent
the smallest part of a substance that can exist on its own and still keep its chemical properties
a shaking or trembling movement
to wait and be ready to act when needed
a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it
to drive someone back somewhere, especially home
relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
to stop something by force or authority
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
prepare something so it can be used or can happen