corncob
Ear's fibrous core
A corncob is the cylindrical core of an ear of corn, the woody part that remains after the kernels are removed.
Corncobs have been used as fuel, as scrubbing tools, and historically as toilet paper.
A corncob pipe is carved from a dried cob: He sat on the porch smoking his corncob pipe.
Removing dry outer covering
- pickingAct of selecting
- shuckingRemoving outer covering
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
- threshingExtracting grain from stalks
autumn · yield · farmstand · fieldwork · gathering · bushel · crop · bounty
With raised parallel lines
- cylindricalCircular in cross-section
- bumpyUneven in surface
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- groovedHaving linear indentations
knobby · rough · dimpled · grained · pitted · fibrous · woody · porous
Slow-cook over coals
- grillingCooking on metal grates
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- butteredCoated with dairy spread
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
roasted · boiled · steamed · golden · juicy · fresh · sunny · cookout
Drinkable volatile spirit
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
- gasificationConverting carbon materials to vapor
- pyrolysisHeat-driven molecular breakdown
cellulosic · fermentation · renewable · combustion · energy · feedstock · distillation · biodiesel
Fostering growth through care
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- plowingTurning earth for crops
- sowingPlanting for cultivation
- farmlandAgricultural terrain
tractor · fertilizer · pesticide · silage · rotation · acreage · monoculture · tillage
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- decomposableCapable of breaking apart
- organicFrom living matter
- mulchProtective plant bedding
composting · garden · bedding · sustainable · eco-friendly · biomass · waste · natural
Hollow conveyance channel
- dollToy human figure
- scrubberPollution removal device
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
birdfeeder · firestarter · handle · toy · folk-art · rustic · whittling · homemade
kernel
Seed or essential core
sweetcorn · popcorn · niblet · hominy · grits · starch · pericarp · endosperm · germ · shuck
husking
Removing dry outer covering
threshing · autumn · yield · farmstand · fieldwork · gathering · bushel · crop · bounty · gleaning
ribbed
With raised parallel lines
- cylindricalCircular in cross-section
- bumpyUneven in surface
- ridgedHaving raised lines
grooved · knobby · rough · dimpled · grained · pitted · fibrous · woody · porous · coarse
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
salted · roasted · boiled · steamed · golden · juicy · fresh · sunny · cookout · fair
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
- gasificationConverting carbon materials to vapor
pyrolysis · cellulosic · fermentation · renewable · combustion · energy · feedstock · distillation · biodiesel · carbon-neutral
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- plowingTurning earth for crops
- sowingPlanting for cultivation
farmland · tractor · fertilizer · pesticide · silage · rotation · acreage · monoculture · tillage · soil
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- decomposableCapable of breaking apart
- organicFrom living matter
mulch · composting · garden · bedding · sustainable · eco-friendly · biomass · waste · natural · recyclable
pipe
Hollow conveyance channel
- dollToy human figure
- scrubberPollution removal device
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
wreath · birdfeeder · firestarter · handle · toy · folk-art · rustic · whittling · homemade · ornament
corncobcorn kernels
Edible seeds from cobs
kernels · corn · sweet corn · hominy · maize
- corncob pipePipe made from maize