Meaning of the word shuck in English

What does shuck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shuck

US /ʃʌk/

UK /ʃʌk/

to remove the outer covering from something, especially corn, nuts, or shellfish

Example:

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We spent the afternoon shucking oysters by the beach.

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It takes practice to quickly shuck an ear of corn.

Synonym:

peel shell husk deshell

an outer covering, such as a husk or shell

Example:

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The corn was still in its green shuck.

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He tossed the empty peanut shuck into the bin.

Synonym:

husk shell pod case