Meaning & use
shuck
To remove the outer covering or shell from something, such as corn or oysters.
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We sat on the porch and shucked corn for the family barbecue all afternoon.
The chef shucked a dozen oysters quickly before arranging them on a bed of ice.
A note on using this word
Shuck is mostly used for corn husks and shellfish; the noun shuck refers to the husk or shell itself.
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