Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shucking
verb
/ʃʌkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of removing the outer covering or shell from something, typically referring to shellfish or corn.
Examples
- She spent the afternoon shucking corn for the family barbecue.
- After shucking the oysters, we enjoyed them fresh on the half shell.
- He was shucking clams for the clam chowder recipe.
Meaning
Shucking is primarily associated with the process of taking the shells off shellfish like oysters or clams, as well as removing the husks from corn.
Synonyms
- removing
- peeling
- cleaving
