Pronunciation: /ʃʌk/
noun the outer covering of something, such as a shell or husk
A1 I found a shuck on the beach.
A2 The farmer collected the corn shucks for composting.
B1 She carefully removed the oyster shuck to reveal the pearl inside.
B2 The chef demonstrated how to shuck an ear of corn with ease.
C1 The expert shucker effortlessly removed the clam shuck in seconds.
C2 The art exhibit featured intricate sculptures made entirely of oyster shucks.
verb to remove the outer covering or shell from something
A1 I shuck the corn before cooking it.
A2 She shucks the oysters with ease.
B1 The farmer shucks the peas quickly to prepare them for freezing.
B2 He shucks the coconut to extract the meat inside.
C1 The chef expertly shucks the clams for the seafood dish.
C2 After shucking the corn, she boiled it for a delicious meal.
formal The farmer shucks the corn before selling it at the market.
informal I always shuck the peas before cooking them.
slang Let's shuck this corn and get to grilling!
figurative He had to shuck off his old habits in order to make a fresh start.
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