corncracker

/ˈkɔrnkrækər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or machine that removes the outer layer of the ear of corn, typically using a machine.

“The farmer used a corncracker to prepare the corn for market.”

2. noun

A type of snack food, typically a corn-based cracker.

“The corncracker was a tasty accompaniment to the barbecue.”

3. verb

To remove the outer layer of the ear of corn, typically using a machine.

“The farmer corncracked the corn to prepare it for grinding.”

Synonyms

  • corn flaker
  • grain stripper

Antonyms

  • corn layerer
  • grain wrapper