1. The dry outer covering of some fruits and seeds:
* This is the most common meaning. Examples include the husk of corn, a coconut husk, or the husk of a sunflower seed.
2. The dry outer covering of a plant:
* This is a broader definition encompassing the outer covering of things like grains or even the outer layers of a tree.
3. The worthless outer part of something:
* This is a metaphorical use of the word, referring to the unimportant or inessential part of something.
* Example: "He stripped away the husk of his argument, revealing the core truth."
4. A thin, dry, and often useless shell or covering:
* This is a general definition that can encompass anything that has a dry, outer shell.
The specific meaning of "husk" will be clear from the context of the sentence it's used in.