cornhusking UK /ˈkɔːnˌhʌskɪŋ/US /ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/ noun1 •The removal of the husk from corn (maize).He excelled at cornhuskings, where men and boys were divided into two groups, each striving to shuck the most corn. — 2001 formscornhuskings