kerner

/ˈkɜrnər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that kernels, or separates the kernel from the husk, especially of corn

“The kerner was an essential tool for farmers to harvest their corn efficiently.”

2. verb

to remove the kernel from the husk of a grain, especially corn

“The farmer kerner the corn to prepare it for storage.”

Synonyms

  • separator
  • thresher

Antonyms

  • husker
  • wrapper